After practically a quarter-century on tv, Curb Your Enthusiasm got here to an finish final yr with 12 seasons and 120 episodes… however if you happen to have been pondering that Larry David was simply going to journey off into the sundown after making his second hit comedy collection, you have been improper. The TV icon and co-creator of Seinfeld has labored out a deal to develop a model new present at HBO, and this mission will not be solely wildly completely different than Curb, nevertheless it sees David collaborating with President Barack and Michelle Obama’s manufacturing firm Larger Floor.
The mission was introduced at present through press launch, and whereas the present would not have an official title but, it is being described as a “half-hour sketch comedy restricted collection” that can poke enjoyable at American historical past. The timing of the event is apropos, as the thought is that will probably be able to premiere for 2026 – the 250th anniversary of the US.
The present is being scripted by Larry David and Curb Your Enthusiasm‘s Jeff Schaffer, who is not going to solely co-writing scripts however can be an govt producer and will likely be directing.
The official assertion from Larry David concerning the present’s improvement has been launched, and it is a delight unto itself – with photographs fired within the path of Jeff Bezos and his star-studded wedding ceremony thrown in for additional enjoyable. Says David,
As soon as Curb ended, I celebrated with a three-day foam celebration. After a violent allergic response to the suds, I yearned to return to my easy life as a beekeeper, harvesting natural honey from the wildflowers in my meadow. Alas, at some point my bees mysteriously vanished. And so, it’s with a heavy coronary heart that I return to tv, hoping to ease the lack of my beloved hive.
I did not understand that taking retirement recommendation from latest Jason Statham motion pictures was a factor, however Larry David makes me imagine it.
Past David’s involvement, it is unclear who else will particularly be starring on the present, however the HBO press launch guarantees notable names. As you most likely anticipated, there will likely be different Curb Your Enthusiasm stars within the combine (no one is particularly talked about), and the sketch collection may also function “noteworthy visitor stars.”
It is going to be curious to see how the present comes collectively, if not particularly as a result of Larry David bought his begin in sketch comedy. Previous to the creation of Seinfeld, the comic scorching his small display screen begin as a author and performer on the short-lived present Fridays (which additionally featured Seinfeld star Michael Richards), and after that present was cancelled, he went on to be one of many writers on Saturday Evening Dwell.
Be on the look out for extra concerning the Curb Your Enthusiasm follow-up right here on CinemaBlend within the coming months as extra details about the present is made obtainable – and if you happen to’re now within the temper for some Larry David-centric laughs, you possibly can watch all 12 seasons of his hit premium cable comedy with an HBO Max subscription.