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Hypebeast
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Larry David Reunites With HBO for New Sketch Comedy Limited Series
Summary Larry Davidis back atHBOfor a new limited series, marking his return to the network after the end ofCurb Your Enthusiasm. Varietyreports that the upcoming project will be 'a sketch comedy limited series about American history.' LD will star in the six-episode show as well as write with Jeff Schaffer, the showrunner, executive producer and regular director onCurb. Schaffer will direct, as well as executive produce alongside David andBarackandMichelle Obamaunder their Higher Ground Productions banner. Vinnie Malhotra and Ethan Lewis will also executive produce. The logline reads, 'President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honor America's 250th anniversary and celebrate the unique history of our nation on this special occasion…But then Larry David called.' 'Once 'Curb' ended, I celebrated with a three-day foam party,' LD said. 'After a violent allergic reaction to the suds, I yearned to return to my simple life as a beekeeper, harvesting organic honey from the wildflowers in my meadow. Alas, one day my bees mysteriously vanished. And so, it is with a heavy heart that I return to television, hoping to ease the loss of my beloved hive.' 'I've sat across the table from some of the world's most difficult leaders and wrestled with some of our most intractable problems. Nothing has prepared me for working with Larry David,' added former President Obama. 'The characters Larry is playing didn't change history. In fact, they were largely ignored by history. And that's a good thing,' Schaffer stated. 'It's hard to remember a time before 'Curb,' or without Larry David's perspective on modern life,' said Amy Gravitt, executive vice President and head of HBO & HBO Max Comedy Programming. 'We're thrilled that Larry is coming back to HBO, this time with Higher Ground, to give us a glimpse at our shared history as we celebrate our Semiquincentennial.' Curb Your Enthusiasmaired for a total of 12 seasons between 2000 and 2024, with long breaks in between. During its run, it garnered over 50 Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Stay tuned for an official traile and release date.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Larry David returns to TV 'with a heavy heart' for Barack Obama-backed HBO sketch comedy
File this as prett-ay, prett-ay, prett-ay good news: Larry David is returning to TV with a new six-episode sketch comedy about American history, produced the Obamas' by Higher Ground. He will be writing the HBO series alongside Jeff Schaffer, who was a showrunner, executive producer and director on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm.' David will star in the series, which will feature some actors from 'Curb' as well as noteworthy guest stars. Schaffer and David will both executive produce, with Schaffer taking the lead on directing. Barack and Michelle Obama will be executive producing the limited series for their banner Higher Ground Productions alongside Vinnie Malhotra and Ethan Lewis. HBO's official logline reads, 'President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honor America's 250th anniversary and celebrate the unique history of our nation on this special occasion. ...But then Larry David called.' Read more: 'Am I just being me or am I acting?' An oral history of HBO's 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' 'Once 'Curb' ended, I celebrated with a three-day foam party,' David said in a press release. 'After a violent allergic reaction to the suds, I yearned to return to my simple life as a beekeeper, harvesting organic honey from the wildflowers in my meadow. Alas, one day my bees mysteriously vanished. And so, it is with a heavy heart that I return to television, hoping to ease the loss of my beloved hive.' Obama added, 'I've sat across the table from some of the world's most difficult leaders and wrestled with some of our most intractable problems. Nothing has prepared me for working with Larry David.' The beloved and critically acclaimed 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' aired for a total of 12 seasons from 2000 to 2024. 'The characters Larry is playing didn't change history. In fact, they were largely ignored by history. And that's a good thing,' Schaffer said. David and Schaffer have also worked together on 'Seinfeld' and the TV movie 'Clear History,' which starred David. Schaffer is also known for his work as the co-creator of 'The League' and 'Dave' at FX. And David is no stranger to sketch TV comedy — he was a writer and performer on ABC's early '80s late-night series "Fridays." Sign up for Screen Gab, a free newsletter about the TV and movies everyone's talking about from the L.A. Times. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Larry David returns to TV ‘with a heavy heart' for Barack Obama-backed HBO sketch comedy
File this as prett-ay, prett-ay, prett-ay good news: Larry David is returning to TV with a new six-episode sketch comedy about American history, produced the Obamas' by Higher Ground. He will be writing the HBO series alongside Jeff Schaffer, who was a showrunner, executive producer and director on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm.' David will star in the series, which will feature some actors from 'Curb' as well as noteworthy guest stars. Schaffer and David will both executive produce, with Schaffer taking the lead on directing. Barack and Michelle Obama will be executive producing the limited series for their banner Higher Ground Productions alongside Vinnie Malhotra and Ethan Lewis. HBO's official logline reads, 'President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honor America's 250th anniversary and celebrate the unique history of our nation on this special occasion. ...But then Larry David called.' 'Once 'Curb' ended, I celebrated with a three-day foam party,' David said in a press release. 'After a violent allergic reaction to the suds, I yearned to return to my simple life as a beekeeper, harvesting organic honey from the wildflowers in my meadow. Alas, one day my bees mysteriously vanished. And so, it is with a heavy heart that I return to television, hoping to ease the loss of my beloved hive.' Obama added, 'I've sat across the table from some of the world's most difficult leaders and wrestled with some of our most intractable problems. Nothing has prepared me for working with Larry David.' The beloved and critically acclaimed 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' aired for a total of 12 seasons from 2000 to 2024. 'The characters Larry is playing didn't change history. In fact, they were largely ignored by history. And that's a good thing,' Schaffer said. David and Schaffer have also worked together on 'Seinfeld' and the TV movie 'Clear History,' which starred David. Schaffer is also known for his work as the co-creator of 'The League' and 'Dave' at FX. And David is no stranger to sketch TV comedy — he was a writer and performer on ABC's early '80s late-night series 'Fridays.'
The Independent
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Barack Obama to lift the lid on life in office in two live appearances
Former US president Barack Obama is to be interviewed live on stage for two events in London and Dublin. The 63-year-old, who became the first black US president when he took office in 2009, will be interviewed by TV historian David Olusoga for the event at London's The O2 on September 24, before chatting with Irish journalist Fintan O'Toole at Dublin's 3Arena on September 26. An Evening With President Barack Obama will see the former president speak about his experiences in the role and the future for the US. Stuart Galbraith, chief executive of Kilimanjaro, and Alex Fane, chief executive of Fane Group, the groups organising the events, said in a joint statement: 'We are incredibly honoured to bring President Obama to the UK and Ireland for these truly special events. 'His message of unity and progress resonates deeply, and we anticipate an evening that will inspire and empower all who attend. 'We believe in providing exceptional experiences, and this event perfectly aligns with our mission to connect people with inspiring moments.' Tickets for the events go on sale at 10am on Thursday July 10, with 100 tickets set aside in each city for charitable organisations. Since his presidency ended, Mr Obama has signed a deal with Netflix, alongside his wife Michelle, to produce documentaries, documentary series, and features for the streaming platform under their Higher Ground Productions company. In 2022, he won the best narrator Emmy for his work on the Netflix documentary series Our Great National Parks, while he previously won Grammy awards for his audiobook reading of two of his memoirs, The Audacity Of Hope and Dreams From My Father. The Hawaii-born former president has also hosted a podcast called Renegades: Born In The USA in 2021, alongside singer Bruce Springsteen, with the pair also releasing a book based on the podcast.
The Independent
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Barack Obama to be interviewed live on stage at London and Dublin events
Former US president Barack Obama is to be interviewed live on stage for two events in London and Dublin. The 63-year-old, who became the first black US president when he took office in 2009, will be interviewed by TV historian David Olusoga for the event at London's The O2 on September 24, before chatting with Irish journalist Fintan O'Toole at Dublin's 3Arena on September 26. An Evening With President Barack Obama will see the former president speak about his experiences in the role and the future for the US. Stuart Galbraith, chief executive of Kilimanjaro, and Alex Fane, chief executive of Fane Group, the groups organising the events, said in a joint statement: 'We are incredibly honoured to bring President Obama to the UK and Ireland for these truly special events. 'His message of unity and progress resonates deeply, and we anticipate an evening that will inspire and empower all who attend. 'We believe in providing exceptional experiences, and this event perfectly aligns with our mission to connect people with inspiring moments.' Tickets for the events go on sale at 10am on Thursday July 10, with 100 tickets set aside in each city for charitable organisations. Since his presidency ended, Mr Obama has signed a deal with Netflix, alongside his wife Michelle, to produce documentaries, documentary series, and features for the streaming platform under their Higher Ground Productions company. In 2022, he won the best narrator Emmy for his work on the Netflix documentary series Our Great National Parks, while he previously won Grammy awards for his audiobook reading of two of his memoirs, The Audacity Of Hope and Dreams From My Father. The Hawaii-born former president has also hosted a podcast called Renegades: Born In The USA in 2021, alongside singer Bruce Springsteen, with the pair also releasing a book based on the podcast.
