Just in time for the United States’ Semiquincentennial — yes, that’s actually the official title for a 250th anniversary — Larry David is giving his own bent — curb, if you will — on the old US of A. The comedy legend will produce for HBO a limited yet-untitled half-hour sketch comedy series alongside producer Jeff Schaffer — who will also direct — and one of the country’s former leaders, President Barack Obama, through his and Michelle Obama’s highest terrestrial production company. Vinnie Malhotra and Ethan Lewis will also serve as executive producers.
According to the Official Logline, “President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honor America’s 250th birthday and celebrate our nation’s unique history on this special occasion… but then Larry David called.”
“I’ve sat across the table from some of the world’s toughest leaders and wrestled with some of our most intractable problems,” Obama said in a statement. “Nothing prepared me for working with Larry David.”
In a statement, David said that after “curing his enthusiasm” and ending his long-term contract in April 2024, he “celebrated with a three-day foam party.” “After a severe allergic reaction to the foam, I longed to return to my simple life as a beekeeper, harvesting organic honey from the wildflowers in my meadow,” David continued. “Sadly, one day my bees mysteriously disappeared. And so, it is with a heavy heart that I return to television, hoping to alleviate the loss of my beloved hive.”
Amy Gravitt, executive vice president of HBO and HBO Max, added that it was “hard to remember before ‘Curb'” a time without David’s perspective on what it’s like to live in the modern world. As such, she professed, “We’re thrilled that Larry is returning to HBO, this time from higher ground, to give us a glimpse into our shared history as we celebrate our semi-money.”
“The characters Larry is playing haven’t changed history,” Schaffer said in a statement. “In fact, they’ve been largely ignored by history. And that’s a good thing.”
No release date or additional information is available about the new project.
The Obamas’ biggest production slate has been busy in recent years, with projects like the Oscar-nominated “Rustin” and the six-part Olympic basketball doc “Court of Gold.” David has kept a fairly low profile since “Curb” ended, although he did appear on the “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special.
