Larry David Reunites With HBO for New Sketch Comedy Limited Series
Executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama.
Summary
- Larry David returns to HBO with a six-episode sketch comedy series on American history
- He will star, write, and executive produce with Jeff Schaffer and the Obamas
- This marks David’s comeback after Curb Your Enthusiasm ended, aiming to celebrate America’s history
Larry David is back at HBO for a new limited series, marking his return to the network after the end of Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Variety reports 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 on Curb. Schaffer will direct, as well as executive produce alongside David and Barack and Michelle Obama under 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 Enthusiasm aired 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.
