Here’s the latest on Rooster and Steve Carell.[1]
- Rooster has been renewed for a second season by HBO, with new episodes already drawing strong US viewership and international rollout planned. This renewal came ahead of the current first-season run’s end, signaling confidence in the show’s trajectory.[1]
- The series premiered in March 2026 on HBO with streaming via HBO Max, and it centers on a campus setting following the relationship between a successful author (Carell) and his daughter.[3][5]
- Critics have begun weighing in on Rooster, with early impressions noting Carell’s blend of humor and depth, and several outlets highlighting the strong supporting cast and Bill Lawrence/Matt Tarses collaboration.[6][7]
If you’d like, I can pull more details on premiere dates, renewal specifics, or critical reception, and I can add a quick chart of the key milestones (premiere date, renewal date, next season expected air window) with sources. Would you like that?[5][1]
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Steve Carell heads back to college in the trailer for 'Rooster,' a new HBO comedy from 'Ted Lasso' and 'Shrinking' co-creator Bill Lawrence and his former 'Scrubs' collaborator Matt Tarses. The 10…
variety.comThe series set at a college will debut on March 8.
www.hollywoodreporter.comThe king of comedy is back!
www.brit.coIf you haven't tuned in yet, what are you waiting for?
www.radiotimes.comStarring Steve Carell, this new comedy series focuses on the complicated relationship between a successful author and his daughter.
tv.apple.comWhat's the verdict on Carell's latest series?
www.cinemablend.comRooster stars Steve Carell.
www.digitalspy.comHBO has released a great trailer for the upcoming dramedy series Rooster , starring Steve Carell , Charly Clive , Danielle Deadwyler , Phil Dunster , John C. McGinley , Lauren Tsai , Connie Britton & Annie Mumolo . The show is the latest created by Emmy-winner Bill Lawrence (
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