Jean Smart to Star in HBO Max Dark Comedy Series From Mike Schur

HBO Max announced that it will be moving forward with an upcoming dark comedy from Mike Schur and the trio behind ‘Broad City’.

The upcoming streamer has already cast Jean Smart to star in the series, as well as handed out a 10-episode series order. The show will explore a mentorship between a diva and a young outcast.

Sarah Aubrey, head of originals at HBO Max, said today in a statement, “When this dream team came to us, we jumped at the chance to develop this project, which features two complex female characters working in comedy and facing the professional and personal challenges that come along with it. When Jean Smart came aboard, we were even more delighted to move forward. We’re excited to be working with this winning combination of talent and confident the show will fit perfectly into our robust slate of HBO Max Originals.”

HBO Max will launch on May 27th. A premiere date for the dark comedy series has not yet been determined.

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