May 15, 2024 – Today, during the Netflix Upfront presentation in New York City, Mindy Kaling and Kate Hudson announced the title and first look photos for their new comedy series Running Point. Formerly known as Untitled Mindy Kaling Comedy Series, the series will premiere in 2025.

Logline:

When a scandal forces her brother to resign, Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson) is appointed President of the Los Angeles Waves, one of the most storied professional basketball franchises, and her family business. Ambitious and often overlooked, Isla will have to prove to her skeptical brothers, the board, and the larger sports community that she was the right choice for the job, especially in the unpredictable, male-dominated world of sports.

Previously Announced Cast:

Kate Hudson, Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Toby Sandeman, Chet Hanks, Max Greenfield, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Roberto Sanchez, Uche Agada, Dane DiLiegro

Writers / Executive Producers:

Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen

Showrunner:

David Stassen

Executive Producers:

Kate Hudson, Howard Klein (3 Arts Entertainment), Jeanie Buss and Linda Rambis

Producer:

Jordan Rambis

James Ponsoldt will direct the first two episodes.

Studio:

The series is produced by Mindy Kaling’s Kaling International in association with Warner Bros. Television, where Kaling is under an overall deal.

Episodes:

10