Steve Carrell HBO Show Finalizes Cast With Former Marvel TV Star

The forthcoming HBO comedic show featuring Steve Carell has finalized its acting lineup, as per Deadline’s report. It appears that Lauren Tsai is now part of the team.

Tsai, who gained recognition for her contributions to the third season of Marvel’s Legion that aired on FX in 2019, is set to be part of a show boasting an impressive ensemble cast. In addition to Carell, this series also counts Danielle Deadwyler, Charly Clive (from The Lazarus Project), Phil Dunster (known for Ted Lasso), and John C. McGinley among its stars.

Based on a Deadline report about the cast, Tsai has been assigned to portray a PhD student in neuroscience at the university who is involved in a romantic relationship with Phil, who used to be married to Karie.

What do we know about the upcoming Steve Carrell HBO comedy show?

The storyline unfolds in a university setting, focusing on the intricate dynamic between a writer, portrayed by Carrell, and his child, Clive.

In simple terms, the upcoming Steve Carell comedy (still without a title) is being supervised by established TV producers Bill Lawrence (from Ted Lasso) and Matt Tarses (from Scrubs). They are also penning the script for the first episode of this 10-episode series. Alongside leading the cast, Steve Carell is also producing the show with Liza Katzer and Jeff Ingold. This production comes from Warner Bros. Television.

After teaming up with Tina Fey for Netflix’s “The Four Seasons,” Carell has embarked on another significant TV role. Having demonstrated his versatility from his dramatic roles in shows like “The Morning Show” and “The Patient,” following his iconic character Michael Scott in “The Office,” Carell is now set to appear in an upcoming HBO comedy. Earlier, he was the lead for Netflix’s short-lived series “Space Force.

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2025-03-01 01:41