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Rooster Premieres March 8 on HBO; MGM+ Comedy American Classic Trailer

The HBO Original comedy series Rooster debuts Sunday, March 8 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. New episodes of the 10-episode season, from Warner Bros. Television, will debut weekly through Sunday, May 10.

A comedy set on a college campus centering on an author’s (Steve Carell) complicated relationship with his daughter (Charly Clive). The series stars Steve Carell, Charly Clive, Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, John C. McGinley, and Lauren Tsai.

The trailer and artwork for MGM+ comedy American Classic is now available. American Classic, from creators Michael Hoffman and Bob Martin, debuts Sunday, March 1 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. The eight-episode, heartfelt comedy series about a family full of drama, will debut with two episodes then weekly leading up to the series finale on Sunday, April, 12.

The comedy tells the story of Broadway star Richard Bean who suffers a spectacular public meltdown and returns home to the family theater where he first became aware of his own brilliance. Once there, his extreme behavior sets off a series of crises among those closest to him: his ex-girlfriend (now the town's mayor) married to his brother, his brother himself, and his beloved niece who dreams of a life in the theater. As old loves resurface and buried secrets emerge, Richard must confront the consequences of his past actions and the family and town he left behind for fame and glamour. Each season follows a different Richard Bean production that will reflect the stories unfolding in the lovable but flawed Bean family and the transformative power of making art.

Series Regulars: Kevin Kline, Laura Linney, Jon Tenney. Additional Cast: Len Cariou, Nell Verlaque, Jessica Hecht, Tony Shalhoub, Ajay Friese, Billy Carter, Elise Kibler, Jane Alexander, Stephen Spinella, Aaron Tveit

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MGM+ Comedy Series American Classic; Taylor Tomlinson Returns to Netflix

MGM+ shared a first look at the heartfelt comedy series starring Academy Award-winner Kevin Kline, Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning actress Laura Linney and SAG Award-nominated Jon Tenney, about a family full of drama, American Classic, co-created by Michael Hoffman and Bob Martin. From FIFTH SEASON with Mar-Key Pictures and Likely Story producing and Anonymous Content, American Classic will premiere Sunday, March 1, 2026 with the first two episodes, followed by a weekly release leading into the season finale on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Tony Award, Golden Globe Award and Emmy Award-winning actor Tony Shalhoub joins the series as Alvy, who is Richard's (Kevin Kline) long-time New York agent and possibly his only friend. Additionally, Tony Award-winners Aaron Tveit and Stephen Spinella join an acclaimed cast. Spinella will portray Xander, a highly influential theatre critic who was once a fan of Richard, but has now become a thorn in his side panning one performance after another. He has become one with the critical voice in Richard's head and Richard hates him for it. Tveit will play Troy, who is Xander's handsome, younger partner who is fiercely protective of Xander. Additional cast members include Tony Award-winners Len Cariou, Jane Alexander, Jessica Hecht, as well as Nell Verlaque, Billy Carter, Elise Kibler, Ajay Friese and Mark Linn-Baker.

American Classic tells the story of Broadway star Richard Bean who suffers a spectacular public meltdown and returns home to the family theater where he first became aware of his own brilliance. Once there, his extreme behavior sets off a series of crises among those closest to him: his ex-girlfriend (now the town's mayor) married to his brother, his brother himself, and his beloved niece who dreams of a life in the theater. As old loves resurface and buried secrets emerge, Richard must confront the consequences of his past actions and the family and town he left behind for fame and glamour. Each season follows a different Richard Bean production that will reflect the stories unfolding in the lovable but flawed Bean family and the transformative power of making art.

Taylor Tomilson returns to her roots with her eagerly anticipated new Netflix comedy special Prodigal Daughter. This is Taylor's fourth comedy special and premieres globally on February 24, 2026, only on Netflix. Prodigal Daughter follows Taylor's previous Netflix original comedy specials Have It All (2024), Look At You (2022) and Quarter-Life Crisis (2020). The special was filmed at Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids, MI.

In addition to performing and writing Prodigal Daughter, Taylor directs and serves as Executive Producer. Judi Marmel, Rachel Warden and John Bravakis are also Executive Producers. In her fourth comedy special, Prodigal Daughter, Taylor Tomlinson returns to her roots with a tight new hour about deconstructing your faith, processing religious trauma, exploring your sexuality, and confronting your fear of death. Taylor Tomlinson: Prodigal Daughter premieres on February 24, 2026, only on Netflix.

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And Just Like That... Season 3 on Max This May; MGM+ Comedy Series Adds Big Stars

Season three of the Max Original series And Just Like That..., from executive producer Michael Patrick King, debuts Thursday, May 29 at 6:00 p.m. PT/9:00 p.m. ET. The 12-episode season will debut new episodes weekly on Thursdays, concluding with the season finale on August 14. From executive producer Michael Patrick King, And Just Like That... follows Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, Seema, and LTW navigating the complicated reality of life, love, sex, and friendship in their 50s in New York City. Season 3 cast: Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Sarita Choudhury, Nicole Ari Parker, Cathy Ang, Mehcad Brooks, Jonathan Cake, Mario Cantone, Niall Cunningham, David Eigenberg, Evan Handler, Christopher Jackson, Logan Marshall-Green, Sebastiano Pigazzi, Alexa Swinton, Dolly Wells, and John Corbett.

Premium linear channel and streaming service MGM+ announced that four-time Emmy Award winner Laura Linney (Ozark) will star alongside Kevin Kline (Disclaimer) and Jon Tenney (The Closer, Scandal) in American Classic, the upcoming half-hour comedy series from co-creators Michael Hoffman (Soapdish, Restoration, The Last Station) and Bob Martin (The Prom, Slings and Arrows). The series from FIFTH SEASON, with Mar-Key Pictures, Likely Story and Anonymous Content producing, begins production in New Jersey this summer.

American Classic centers on Broadway star and notorious narcissist Richard Bean (Kline), who suffers a spectacular public meltdown and returns to his hometown and the family-run theater where he first became aware of his own brilliance. When he arrives, he is shocked to discover that his father, the former artistic director, has lost a step and that the once-respected theater, now run by his brother Jon (Tenney) and his wife (Linney) has become, by necessity, a low-rent dinner theater serving roast beef and murder mysteries. He decides to save the town, the theater, and the world by presenting a great American classic on the dinner theater stage, directed by and starring, of course, Richard Bean.

Linney will play Kristen Forrest Bean, who grew up acting in the Millersburg Festival Theater founded and run by the Bean family. Kristen fell in love with Richard Bean at age 19 and ran off with him to try to make it in NY. Once there, Richard's egotism served him better than Kristen's quiet intensity and it was his career that took off. Kristen became increasingly frustrated and finally packed up and went home to Millersburg - Where she eventually married Richard's younger brother, Jon, and had their daughter Miranda. As the recently appointed Mayor of Millersburg, Kristen directs her passion as well as her strong practical side toward helping to keep the family theater alive.

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MGM+ Orders Comedy Series; Peacock's Amanda Seyfried Series Premieres March 13

Premium linear channel and streaming service MGM+ announced an eight-episode series order for American Classic, a half-hour comedy series from co-creators Michael Hoffman (Soapdish, Restoration, The Last Station) and Bob Martin (The Prom, Slings and Arrows). The series, which will debut with eight episodes, from FIFTH SEASON as the studio with Mar-Key Pictures, Likely Story, and Anonymous Content producing. Kevin Kline (Disclaimer), who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in A Fish Called Wanda, will star as "Richard Bean." Jon Tenney (The Closer, Scandal) will co-star as "Jon Bean," and Hoffman will direct the pilot episode.

Hoffman, Martin, and Ellen Fairey serve as executive producers alongside non-writing EPs Kline, Leslie Urdang, Anthony Bregman, and Miriam Mintz, David Levine and Garrett Kemble for Anonymous Content, and co-EP Tenney. Kevin Cotter will serve as co-producer. The series is scheduled to go into production in 2025 in New Jersey. American Classic centers on Broadway star and notorious narcissist Richard Bean, played by Kline, who suffers a spectacular public meltdown and returns to his hometown and the family-run theater where he first became aware of his own brilliance. When he arrives, he is shocked to discover that his father, the former artistic director, has lost a step and that the once-respected theater, now run by his brother Jon, played by Tenney, and his wife (now the town's mayor) has become, by necessity, a low-rent dinner theater serving roast beef and murder mysteries. He decides to save the town, the theater, and the world by presenting a great American classic on the dinner theater stage, directed by and starring, of course, Richard Bean.

Peacock has released the premiere date and key art for the upcoming limited series Long Bright River, from Showrunner, Executive Producer, Director and Writer Nikki Toscano (The Offer, Hunters). The series premiere on March 13 with an 8 episode binge.

Based on the #1 New York Times bestselling novel by Author, Executive Producer and Writer Liz Moore, the series stars and is executive produced by Academy Award(R) nominee and Emmy(R) award winner Amanda Seyfried. Long Bright River is a suspense thriller series that tells the story of Mickey (Amanda Seyfried), a police officer who patrols a Philadelphia neighborhood hard-hit by the opioid crisis. When a series of murders begins in the neighborhood, Mickey realizes that her personal history might be related to the case. Long Bright River also stars Nicholas Pinnock, Ashleigh Cummings, Callum Vinson, and John Doman. Recurring Guest Stars: Dash Mihok, Britne Oldford, Matthew Del Negro, Harriet Sansom Harris, Patch Darragh, and Perry Mattfeld.

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