Steve Carell to Star in Untitled HBO Half Hour Comedy Series From Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses
The Office alum Steve Carell is returning to the world of TV comedy with a single-cam untitled half hour comedy series at HBO. Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses wrote the first episode of the series. Both serve as executive producers, with Carell also executive producing in addition to starring.
The untitled, half-hour series has been given a 10 episode order. The official logline states that the show is “set on a college campus, centering on an author’s complicated relationship with his daughter.”
“HBO has long been a standard bearer of quality TV,” Lawrence said. “Getting to do a show there with Steve Carell is an immediate career highlight for Matt and me. Nothing can go wrong now.”
“We’re so excited to be collaborating with the dream team of Steve Carell, Bill Lawrence, and Matt Tarses on what is sure to be a brilliant new series,” said Channing Dungey, Warner Bros. Television Group chairman and CEO.
“Collectively, they have been at the center of some of the most iconic and successful shows in television history. With thanks to our partners at HBO, we look forward to bringing them together to deliver the next great comedy.”
This is now the second TV starring role Carell has lined up in recent weeks. Prior to this, it was announced that he would star opposite Tina Fey in the upcoming Netflix comedy series The Four Seasons.
via: Variety