Issa Rae Lands HBO Pilot Order For Half-Hour Male Friendship Comedy Set In World Of Vegas Boxing
EXCLUSIVE: HBO has ordered Untitled Male Friendship Show, a new half-hour comedy pilot from the creator of their Peabody Award-winning comedy Insecure, Issa Rae. Written and exec produced by Rae, the pilot centers on Menzel, a 30-year-old barber, aspiring sports manager, and professional best friend to JB, an up-and-coming boxer, as they navigate ambition, insecurity, loneliness, and the […]
Issa Rae, creator of the hit HBO series "Insecure," is set to return to the network with a new half-hour comedy series. The untitled project, a pilot order, focuses on the dynamics of male friendships amidst the competitive world of professional boxing in Las Vegas. The protagonist, Menzel, is a 30-year-old barber and aspiring sports manager, who doubles as the best friend of JB, an up-and-coming boxer.
Along with their personal growth, the show delves into themes of ambition, insecurity, loneliness, and the complexities of success. Rae, who wrote and executive produced the series, reteams with "Insecure" collaborator Prentice Penny, who directs the pilot and serves as showrunner and executive producer. This marks Rae's fourth collaboration with HBO, following "Insecure," "A Black Lady Sketch Show," and "Rap Sh!t" for HBO Max.
Rae recently signed a first-look film and television deal with Paramount, hinting at this project's potential connection to that agreement.
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