The TV personality makes a surprising appearance during a hilarious bar fight in the show and Hudson tells PEOPLE how the cameo came to be

Though Hudson never fully went away, her acting work slowed. But in recent years, Hudson has been popping up more frequently, suggesting she is perhaps ready for a full-time return. Exhibit A: her headlining role in a glossy new Netflix series,

Running Point' follows Kate Hudson as the new president of a basketball franchise who tries to save the season, her family, and her job. [REVIEW]

Hudson reveals how her own "crazy sibling dynamic" influenced the new Netflix series, which marks her first foray into TVOliver Hudson was pulling for a cameo in Running Point but didn't quite make the cut.

Kate Hudson and Mindy Kaling team up for Netflix basketball sitcom 'Running Point', an easy layup that could work on its long game.

Kate Hudson and Mindy Kaling team up in Netflix basketball office comedy "Running Point," which is fun and funny, if something of a lightweight.

Mindy Kaling tells PEOPLE she's a "horny old woman" as she explains the inspiration behind Kate Hudson's starring role in 'Running Point'.

An actor, comedian, and Emmy-nominated alum of Late Night With Conan O'Brien, Jon Glaser has a long list of credits, the most notable being his recurring roles as Jeremy Jamm and Laird on Parks and Recreation and Girls, respectively. He also created and starred in the cult Adult Swim series Delocated and Neon Joe Werewolf Hunter.

WHAT IT'S ABOUT The dysfunctional inner workings of an NBA franchise serve as the fodder for "Running Point," a comedy series starring Kate Hudson and arriving on Netflix from co-creator Mindy Kaling.

Kate Hudson is back in the spotlight, and this time she's bringing with her all the power suits and courtside-chic one could dream of. Set in sunny Los Angeles, Running Point follows Isla Gordon (played by Hudson) as she navigates the world of basketball.