 On August 28, 2019 it was announced that Justina Machado will join the cast as a recurring character, playing the new district manager Maya.Heidi Gardner was cast as Dina's nemesis Colleen.After NBC had initially announced the sixth season renewal of the series, the network revealed on February 28, 2020, that series star America Ferrera would be departing at the end of the fifth season, citing she has new projects and wants to spend more time with her family.