Meet the Cast of HBO's New Comedy Series 'Rooster' Starring Steve Carell
HBO's upcoming series "Rooster," starring Steve Carell, is a comedy set on a college campus that focuses on the complex relationship between an author (Carell) and his daughter (Charly Clive). In the show, Carell's character, a best-selling author, visits the college where his daughter teaches to support her during a crisis. The college's head convinces him to stay, leading to unexpected connections with students. The series gets its name from the lead character in Carell's books, with students affectionately calling him "Rooster." The show is set to premiere on March 8 and features a talented cast including Danielle Deadwyler, Lauren Tsai, Connie Britton, Robby Hoffman, Annie Mumolo, Alan Ruck, and Rory Scovel. "Rooster" was created by Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses, with a straight-to-series order from HBO. Lawrence, Tarses, and a team of producers are behind the show, which is produced by Warner Bros. TV.