he HBO Original sketch comedy limited series Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness will debut Friday, June 26 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. The new series comes from creator Larry David and Jeff Schaffer and is produced by Higher Ground.
The seven-episode comedy event will roll out weekly, with new episodes premiering every Friday leading up to the finale on August 7. The announcement was made at SXSW during a panel featuring Larry David and Jeff Schaffer, moderated by Los Angeles Times writer Lorraine Ali, where attendees were also shown new footage from the series.
Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness Teaser
Series Logline
President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honor America’s 250th anniversary and celebrate the unique history of the nation on the special occasion.
…But then Larry David called.
Cast
In addition to Larry David, the series will feature select actors from Curb Your Enthusiasm along with a variety of notable guest stars.
CreditS
The series is written and executive produced by Larry David and Jeff Schaffer, who also serves as director.
Executive producers include Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Ethan Lewis, and Vinnie Malhotra for Higher Ground.
About Higher Ground
Higher Ground was founded by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama. The company produces scripted and unscripted television, feature films, podcasts, and digital series that highlight impactful storytelling across platforms.
Higher Ground’s projects have earned widespread acclaim, including three Academy Award nominations (with an Oscar win for American Factory), 12 Emmy nominations, and three Grammy nominations. Notable productions include Leave the World Behind, Crip Camp, Rustin, and American Symphony.
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