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,

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

Kate Hudson tells PEOPLE her brother Oliver Hudson was vying for a cameo spot in her new series 'Running Point' as she reflects on her own "crazy sibling dynamic" and how it's reflected in the Netflix

Mindy Kaling's new comedy series has all the ingredients for a successful comedy series if you stick around long enough.

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]

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

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.