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Jo Firestone

Jo Firestone is an American comedian, actor and writer who plays Amelia Nadler in the 2026 Hulu film Never Change!.

Biography

Firestone's current film role follows distinctive performances in Shrill and Joe Pera Talks with You and her own comedy documentary Good Timing.

Never Change! brings Firestone into an ensemble of adults sent back to high school, a premise well suited to her precise off-center comedy.

Known for

Never Change!

Firestone plays Amelia Nadler in the 2026 Hulu comedy.[1][6]

Good Timing with Jo Firestone

She teaches and performs alongside a class of older comics.[3][2]

Career highlights

  1. Amelia Role

    She plays Amelia Nadler in Never Change!

    Firestone is one of the former classmates required to return to North Meadows High School.[6][1]

  2. Hulu Premiere

    The film premiered on Hulu in June 2026

    Hulu's official schedule records a June 17 film premiere.[5]

  3. Good Timing

    Good Timing grew from her comedy workshop

    The Peacock documentary follows Firestone and a class of older first-time stand-up performers.[3][2]

  4. Shrill Role

    She played Maureen in Shrill

    Firestone's matter-of-fact comic performance made Maureen a memorable colleague of Annie.[2]

  5. Comedy Path

    A college show led her toward New York comedy

    Firestone recalled touring a show after Wesleyan instead of taking the social-work job she had expected.[2]

Good to know

Born in 1987

Jo Firestone was born on December 8, 1987.[4][2]