Here's what the cast of Hulu's 'Welcome to Chippendales' looks like in real life

Nanjiani's Banerjee is an Indian immigrant who successfully manages a gas station in 1970s Los Angeles. However, he soon decides to try his luck at owning a club and eventually develops Chippendales with the help of business associates Paul Snider (Dan Stevens) and Nick de Noia (Murray Bartlett).

Previously, Nanjiani starred in the HBO hit series "Silicon Valley" and has also appeared in several Blockbuster films, like "Stuber," "The Lovebirds," and Marvel's "Eternals."

Nanjiani also starred in and produced the 2017 rom-com "The Big Sick," which was inspired by his relationship with his wife Emily Gordon. He and Gordon also wrote the script, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay.

Snider is portrayed on the show as a hustler who has an unhealthy obsession with his partner, Playboy model and actor Dorothy Stratten. The show also depicts the violent side of Snider, who shot and killed Stratten after she attempted to end their relationship. Snider reportedly shot himself afterwards.

Stevens played Matthew Crawley in the beloved period drama. He's also starred in films "Her Smell" and "The Rental" and has appeared on numerous TV shows since his character was killed off of "Downton," including "High Maintenance" and "Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities."

Stratten was a model for the infamous men's magazine (she was Miss August in 1979) and also worked at the Century City Playboy club in Los Angeles, starting when she was just 18.

She also had a promising acting career and appeared in several films, including Peter Bogdonavich's "They All Laughed," opposite Audrey Hepburn, John Ritter, and Ben Gazarra.

Shortly after wrapping on 'They All Laughed" in New York and returning to Los Angeles, Stratten arranged to meet Snider at the home they once shared to finalize the terms of their separation.

However, upon meeting Snider at his home, Stratten was sexually assaulted and shot dead by her husband.

Peltz has appeared in several films, including "The Last Airbender," "Transformers: Age of Extinction," and "Holidate." As for television, she had a recurring role in the first three seasons of "Bates Motel" and appeared on the Marvel show "Inhumans."

Peltz is also married to Brooklyn Beckham, son of Victoria and David Beckham.

De Noia already has several Emmys to his name by the time he teams up with Banerjee. Soon, with de Noia's help, the ragtag group of male strippers become a polished and professional dance troupe.

Banerjee eventually agrees to give De Noia the rights to the nonexistent Chippendales touring shows (the two sign an agreement scribbled on a cocktail napkin) — but after de Noia later heads up a wildly successful national tour, Banerjee regrets the decision and sets out to have him killed.

Bartlett is an Australian actor whose most recognizable role is likely that of Armond on the first season of HBO's "White Lotus," which won him an acting Emmy in 2022. He's also appeared on "Madam Secretary," "Nashville," "The Good Wife," and Apple TV+'s "Physical."

For his next project, Bartlett will star in HBO's highly-anticipated adaptation of the popular video game "The Last Of Us."

After she becomes involved with Banerjee and the Chippendales world, Irene makes several clever suggestions as to how the club could make more money. She continues to coach Banerjee as he grows the Chippendales into a strip-club empire.

Ashford is an accomplished Broadway actress who's appeared in productions of "Wicked," "Legally Blonde: The Musical," "Kinky Boots," and "Hair," among others. She's also acted in numerous TV shows and movies, with her most recent roles being Paula Jones on "American Crime Story: Impeachment" and Gina on "B Positive."

Denise is shown to be a huge Chippendales fan who frequents the strip club. However, she eventually joins forces with de Noia to help grow the business even more.

Throughout her extensive Hollywood career, Lewis has appeared in numerous critically-acclaimed films, including "Cape Fear," "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?," "Natural Born Killers," and "August: Osage County."

She's also had roles on plenty of TV shows as well and currently stars as Natalie on Showtime's hit drama "Yellowjackets."