A codependent friend group reunites, navigating how the time apart, ambition, and new relationships have changed them
[Date Published: September 10, 2024] — HBO orders comedy series starring, written and executive produced by Rachel Sennott. After breaking out as the star of the critically acclaimed “Shiva Baby,” Sennott also garnered rave reviews for the summer smash hit “Bottoms,” which she starred in, co-wrote and executive produced. The pilot was executive produced by Emma Barrie (HBO’s “Barry”), Aida Rodgers (HBO’s “Barry”), and Lorene Scafaria (HBO’s “Succession”), who directed.
Amy Gravitt, Executive Vice President HBO and Max Comedy Programming:
“Rachel is as hilarious as she is charming. With Lorene and Emma, she has captured the comedy and the beauty that happens when friendships collide with our best laid plans. We’re thrilled to be continuing our collaboration with this talented team and this exquisite cast.”
Rachel Sennott:
“I’m so grateful to Amy and HBO for the opportunity to make this show and the wonderful team that has been a part of creating it. And I’m going to come up with a title soon I promise!”
Logline:
A codependent friend group reunites, navigating how the time apart, ambition, and new relationships have changed them.
Cast:
Odessa A’zion (“Sitting in Bars with Cake,” “Grand Army”), Jordan Firstman (“Rotting in the Sun,” “Dave”), Miles Robbins (“Blockers,” “Old Dads”) and True Whitaker (“Godfather of Harlem”).
Credits:
The pilot was executive produced by Sennott, Barrie, Rodgers and Scafaria.
Watch the trailer for “Bottoms” below:
Source
HBO
