Thursday, February 5, 2026

HBO Sets Premiere Date for New Comedy 'Rooster' Starring Steve Carell

HBO has today announced the premiere date for its upcoming original comedy series Rooster starring Steve Carell.







The 10-episode first season will begin on Sunday, March 8 at 10/9c. 

Set on a college campus, the comedy centers on an author's (Carell) complicated relationship with his daughter.

In addition to Carell, the comedy stars Charly Clive, Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, John C. McGinley and Lauren Tsai.

Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses created the comedy. They executive produce with Carell, Jeff Ingold, Liza Katzer, Jonathan Krisel, Barbie Adler, Annie Mebane, David Stassen, Anthony King and David Hyman. Warner Bros. Television and Doozer Productions produce.