HBO’s untitled Rachel Sennott collection now has a launch date — and a title. The “Bottoms” and “Shiva Child” star and co-writer will govt produce and lead the collection “I Love LA,” which is able to air weekly on HBO and stream on HBO Max, kicking off this fall.
The collection will focus on a gaggle of mates navigating life and love within the metropolis of angels, like so many earlier than them. Sennott stars as Maia, with Jordan Firstman as Charlie, Josh Hutcherson as Dylan, Odessa A’zion as Tallulah, and True Whitaker as Alani. Visitor stars embody Leighton Meester, Moses Ingram, Lauren Holt, Elijah Wooden, Quenlin Blackwell, Josh Brener, Tim Baltz, Froy Gutierrez, and Colin Woodell. Emma Barrie, Aida Rodgers, Max Silvestri, and Lorene Scafaria additionally govt produce, with the eight-episode season directed by Sennott, Lorene Scafaria, Invoice Benz, and Kevin Bray.
“I Love LA” was introduced in fall 2024 with out a title, with Sennott, Barrie, Rodgers, and Scafaria already connected. Barrie and Rodgers labored with HBO for “Barry,” whereas “Hustlers” filmmaker Scafaria not too long ago contributed to “Succession.”
The present’s premise and studio connection drew instant comparisons to Lena Dunham’s “Women,” which grew to become a blueprint for millennial ennui throughout its 2012-2017 run. It may additionally discover connective tissue with Issa Rae’s “Insecure,” a more moderen entry within the style of navigating one’s twenties on HBO, which discovered vibrant storytelling alternatives within the Los Angeles setting.
Sennott spoke with IndieWire in 2023 across the launch of “Bottoms,” sharing her pleasure for telling off-kilter and fiercely comedic tales from the feminine perspective. She famous an aversion to feminine characters who viewers can “inform had been written by a person. ‘Oh, they love every and so they’re foolish,’ that sort of factor,” she stated. She cited “Scott Pilgrim,” “Friday Night time Lights,” “Heathers,” and extra as inspirations for the tonal mashup of “Bottoms,” but additionally as genuine tales which resonate with audiences to this present day.
“I Love LA” debuts Sunday, November 2 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and can be accessible to stream on HBO Max. New episodes will debut weekly till the finale on Sunday, December 21. Try extra pictures from the present beneath.
