In an exclusive with Deadline HBO shared an update on Steve Carrell’s new untitled comedy show. Fans got excited as it was revealed John C. McGinley (Stan Against Evil) will be joining the cast.
Not only is the show filled with an exciting cast but we’ll see a few reunions as well. McGinley is once again working with Bill Lawrence (Bad Monkey) and Matt Tarses (Mad Love). The trio were together for the hit comedy show Scrubs that ran from 2001-2010. The show followed a group of medical students learning the difficulties of health care through an emergency room. McGinley starred as the fan favorite Dr. Perry Cox. Lawrance was the executive producer and creator, who worked with Tares that wrote and co-executive produced for the show. The pair will be back yet again to write on Carell’s comedy.
Following the cast list, audiences will also see Charly Clive (All My Friends Hate Me), Danielle Deadwyler (Station Eleven), and Phil Dunster (Ted Lasso). The show will feature a single camera, following a more pov style comedy. Fans don’t know the title yet but they did get some information on the plot. The series will focus on a college campus that settles on Carell who plays an author. Just like any other character they focus on his story, and in specific his strained relationship with his daughter played by Clive. McGinley will star as Walter Mann, who is the President of the University.
Adding to the list fans noticed a few familiar faces when it came to producers. As the creator of course audiences will see Carell join the executive producers list. Following Carell will be Tares, Lawrence, Jeff Ingold (Whiskey Caviar), and Liza Katzer (Ted Lasso). The show is highly anticipated amongst fans as Carell’s comedies are always highly ranked. Tune into HBO for updates on the show.