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| Genre | Sports comedy |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Producer | Jordan Rambis |
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| Network | Netflix |
Running Point is an upcoming American sports comedy series created by Elaine Ko, Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen,[1] and starring Kate Hudson. The series will premiere on Netflix in 2025.
Cast
[edit]- Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon
- Brenda Song as Ali Lee
- Drew Tarver as Sandy Gordon
- Scott MacArthur as Ness Gordon
- Fabrizio Guido as Jackie Moreno
- Toby Sandeman as Marcus Winfield
- Chet Hanks as Travis Bugg
- Max Greenfield as Lev Levy
- Keyla Monterroso Mejia as Ana Moreno
- Jay Ellis as Jay Brown
- Dane DiLiegro as Badrag Knauss
- Scott Evans as Charlie
- Roberto Sanchez as Stephen Ramirez
- Uche Agada as Dyson Gibbs
Episodes
[edit]| No. | Title | Directed by [2] | Written by [1] | Original release date |
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| 1 | TBA | James Ponsoldt | Story by : Elaine Ko and Mindy Kaling & Ike Barinholtz & David Stassen Teleplay by : Mindy Kaling & Ike Barinholtz & David Stassen | 2025 |
| 2 | TBA | James Ponsoldt | Mindy Kaling | 2025 |
| 3 | TBA | TBD | Ike Barinholtz & David Stassen | 2025 |
| 4 | TBA | TBD | Grace Edwards | 2025 |
| 5 | TBA | TBD | Joe Mande | 2025 |
| 6 | TBA | TBD | Akshara Sekar | 2025 |
| 7 | TBA | TBD | Brandon Childs | 2025 |
| 8 | TBA | TBD | Michael Rodriguez | 2025 |
| 9 | TBA | TBD | Michael Chung & Bronson Diallo | 2025 |
| 10 | TBA | TBD | Mindy Kaling and Ike Barinholtz & David Stassen | 2025 |
Production
[edit]In June 2021, it was announced that Netflix had given a straight-to-series order to an untitled Los Angeles Lakers themed comedy series created by Mindy Kaling. The Los Angeles Lakers controlling owner and president, Jeanie Buss, will co-executive produce the series with Kaling.[3] The series was initially going to be written, executive produce, and showrun by Elaine Ko.[3]
In January 2024, it was reported that the series had a new creative team, with Ko leaving the series, and Kaling now co-writing and executive producing the series with Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen.[4] Stassen will also serve as the series showrunner.[4] In May 2024, the untitled series was given the name, Running Point.[5]
The series will be executive produced by Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen, Jeanie Buss, Linda Rambis, Howard Klein, and Kate Hudson, and produced by Jordan Rambis.[5] Production companies involved with the series are Kaling's Kaling International, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Television Studios.[5]
Casting
[edit]In January 2024, it was announced that Kate Hudson had joined the series as the protagonist, Isla Gordon, and also as an executive producer.[4] In February 2024, it was announced that Brenda Song had joined the series as Ali Lee, Drew Tarver as Sandy Gordon, and Scott MacArthur as Ness Gordon.[6] Also in February 2024, it was announced that Chet Hanks had joined the series as Travis Bugg, Keyla Monterroso Mejia as Ana Moreno, Fabrizio Guido as Jackie Moreno, Toby Sandeman as Marcus Winfield, and Roberto Sanchez as Stephen Ramirez.[7]
In March 2024, it was announced that Max Greenfield had joined the series as Lev Levy, Dane DiLiegro as Badrag Knauss, and Uche Agada as Dyson Gibbs.[8] In May 2024, Jay Ellis joined the series as Jay Brown.[9] In June 2024, Scott Evans joined the series as Charlie.[2]
Filming
[edit]The series began filming in February 2024, in Los Angeles.[10][11]
Release
[edit]The series release was announced at the 2024 Netflix upfront presentation by Kaling and Hudson, announcing that the series will be released in 2025, on Netflix.[12][5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Running Point". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (June 24, 2024). "Scott Evans Boards Mindy Kaling's Basketball Series 'Running Point'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (June 18, 2021). "LA Lakers-Inspired Office Comedy Series Ordered By Netflix From Mindy Kaling, Elaine Ko & Jeanie Buss". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ a b c Andreeva, Nellie (January 26, 2024). "Kate Hudson To Headline Mindy Kaling's Netflix Basketball Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Petski, Denise (May 15, 2024). "Mindy Kaling's Netflix Comedy Series Unveils First Photos Of Kate Hudson As Pro Basketball Team President". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (February 1, 2024). "Mindy Kaling's Pro Basketball Front Office Comedy at Netflix Casts Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur". Variety. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (February 21, 2024). "Mindy Kaling's Netflix Basketball Series Adds 5 To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (March 7, 2024). "Max Greenfield, Uche Agada & Dane DiLiegro Join Mindy Kaling's Netflix Basketball Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (May 30, 2024). "Jay Ellis Rounds Out Cast Of Mindy Kaling's 'Running Point' Series At Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ Moore, Kasey (May 15, 2024). "Mindy Kaling's New Netflix Series 'Running Point' To Premiere in 2025". What's on Netflix. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ Gaudens, Reed (February 26, 2024). "Kate Hudson is Running Point in Netflix's comedy series coming in 2025". Netflix Life. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ Romero, Ariana; Bentley, Jean (May 15, 2024). "Make Way for Running Point, Mindy Kaling and Kate Hudson's Basketball Comedy". Tudum. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
