Rachel Sennott’s New Comedy Series Greenlit by HBO

HBO has reportedly given the green light to an untitled comedy series written by Rachel Sennott. Seeing Sennott’s comedic talents, the premium cable channel ordered the pilot to film back in March, and it featured her as both creator and star. Directed by Lorene Scafaria, the series also boasts a talented cast including Odessa A’zion, Miles Robbins, Jordan Firstman, and True Whitaker.

Sennott and Scafaria also executive produce alongside Emma Barrie and Aida Rodgers. As per Variety, Amy Gravitt, executive vice president of HBO and Max comedy programming, is more than thrilled about moving forward with the project and has expressed her excitement by stating:

“Rachel is as hilarious as she is charming. With Lorene and Emma, she has captured the comedy and the beauty that happens when friendships collide with our best laid plans. We’re thrilled to be continuing our collaboration with this talented team and this exquisite cast.”

With her quirky sense of humor and impressive comedy prowess, Sennott brings in a premise that may not be unique in the genre but shows promise because of the names attached to it. The official logline for the series, so far untitled, reads:

“A codependent friend group reunites, navigating how the time apart, ambition, and new relationships have changed them.”

Rachel Sennott’s Promising Path in Comedy So Far

Rachel Sennott’s comedy career has been nothing short of impressive. She got her start in improv and stand-up comedy in Brooklyn, where she quickly gained recognition for her sharp wit and relatable humor. She has also partnered frequently with fellow comedian and actor, Ayo Edebiri, on Ayo and Rachel Are Single, a comedy miniseries that aired on Comedy Central, praised greatly for the chemistry between the stars.

Sennott then transitioned into movies and her catalog now has some brilliant titles, like Shiva Baby and Bodies, Bodies, Bodies. Her recent film, Bottoms, co-written by Sennott and co-starring Edebiri, received immense critical acclaim and has been hailed as a standout comedy of 2023. In addition to films, Sennott has also appeared in HBO shows like The Idol, by Sam Levinson and The Weeknd, and High Maintenance, an anthology comedy that ran for four seasons on HBO.

The new HBO series marks another significant milestone in Sennott’s career, which is just now beginning to flourish. She is excited about bringing her peculiar vision to the project. “I’m so grateful to Amy and HBO for the opportunity to make this show and the wonderful team that has been a part of creating it. And I’m going to come up with a title soon, I promise!”