HBO is launching Rooster, a new comedy series starring Steve Carell, which aims to capture the same charm that made Ted Lasso a success. Created by Bill Lawrence, known for his work on Ted Lasso, Scrubs, and Cougar Town, the show will premiere on March 8 with weekly episodes on HBO and HBO Max. This series focuses on a semi-famous author whose life is unraveling as he attempts to reconnect with his daughter at her college.
Storyline and Cast Details
The plot centers on Carell’s character, who unexpectedly finds himself involved with the college community while seeking out his estranged daughter. Charly Clive, who previously starred in Pure, plays the daughter, supported by a diverse ensemble including Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, John C. McGinley, Connie Britton, Robby Hoffman, and Lauren Tsai. This line-up supports a ten-episode debut season that will roll out new episodes weekly.
Steve Carell’s Recent Roles and HBO’s Comedy Expansion
This marks another significant television role for Steve Carell after his recent appearances in Netflix’s Space Force and single-season performances in The Patient and The Four Seasons. Meanwhile, HBO continues to expand its comedy slate, following the success of Tim Robinson’s The Chair Company and Rachel Sennott’s I Love LA, both renewed for second seasons. Additionally, a new season of The Comeback is set to debut this spring.
Production and Creative Team Behind Rooster
Rooster is co-created by Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses, with executive producers including Lawrence, Jeff Ingold, Liza Katzer, Jonathan Krisel, Barbie Adler, Annie Mebane, David Stassen, Anthony King, David Hyman, and Steve Carell himself. Warner Bros. Television is the studio producing the show, with Doozer and Tarses under overall deals at the company, signaling strong backing for the series’ future potential.
