Steve Carell Stars in ‘Rooster’ on HBO: Cast Details & Premiere Date Revealed!

Steve Carell is heading back to the academic world.

In HBO’s latest Sunday night addition, “Rooster,” which debuts tonight, March 8, the beloved actor from “The Office” takes the lead. This new half-hour comedy series is brought to viewers by Bill Lawrence, known for his work on hit shows like “Scrubs,” “Shrinking,” and “Ted Lasso.”

In “Rooster,” Carell portrays Greg Russo, a bestselling author who finds himself entangled in his daughter’s (played by Charly Clive) complex life at the university where she is a professor and wrestling with her own romantic dilemmas.

The cast also includes Danielle Deadwyler, John C. McGinley—familiar to many as a “Scrubs” veteran—and Phil Dunster, recognizable from his role in “Ted Lasso,” another Lawrence creation.

Premiere Details for ‘Rooster’ on HBO

The first episode of “Rooster” will air at 10 p.m. ET on HBO Max, simultaneously with its broadcast on the HBO television channel.

Streaming ‘Rooster’

For those without traditional cable, HBO Max is necessary to watch “Rooster.” New subscribers can join HBO Max starting at $10.99 per month with advertisements. An ad-free version is available for $18.49 per month.

If you’re looking to expand your streaming options and save money, consider the discounted bundle that includes Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max. This bundle costs $19.99 per month with ads and $32.99 per month without ads.

Philo has also included HBO Max in its bundle offerings, which features over 70 live channels and HBO Max for $33.00 per month.

Episode Guide and Schedule for ‘Rooster’

The show “Rooster” will consist of ten episodes, airing on a weekly basis.

• Episode 1: “Release the Brown Fat” – March 8
• Episode 2: “Trousers” – March 15
• Episode 3: March 22
• Episode 4: March 29
• Episode 5: April 5
• Episode 6: April 12
• Episode 7: April 19
• Episode 8: April 26
• Episode 9: May 3
• Episode 10: May 10

Meet the ‘Rooster’ Cast

Alongside the main cast members listed below, Annie Mumolo, Connie Britton, Robby Hoffman, and Scott MacArthur will make appearances in either recurring or guest roles throughout the series.

• Steve Carell as Greg Russo
• Charly Clive as Katie
• Danielle Deadwyler as Dylan
• Phil Dunster as Archie
• John C. McGinley as Walter Mann
• Lauren Tsai as Sunny

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