Running Pointis an upcoming Americansportscomedyseries created byElaine Ko,Mindy Kaling,Ike Barinholtz,and David Stassen,[1]and starringKate Hudson.The series will premiere onNetflixin 2025.
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| Genre | Sportscomedy |
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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 |
Cast
edit- Kate Hudsonas Isla Gordon
- Brenda Songas Ali Lee
- Drew Tarveras Sandy Gordon
- Scott MacArthuras Ness Gordon
- Fabrizio Guido as Jackie Moreno
- Toby Sandemanas Marcus Winfield
- Chet Hanksas Travis Bugg
- Max Greenfieldas Lev Levy
- Keyla Monterroso Mejiaas Ana Moreno
- Jay Ellisas Jay Brown
- Dane DiLiegroas Badrag Knauss
- Scott Evansas 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 KoandMindy 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
editIn June 2021, it was announced thatNetflixhad given a straight-to-series order to an untitledLos Angeles Lakersthemed comedy series created byMindy Kaling.The Los Angeles Lakerscontrolling ownerand president,Jeanie Buss,will co-executive produce the series with Kaling.[3]The series was initially going to be written, executive produce, and showrun byElaine 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 withIke Barinholtzand 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'sKaling International,3 Arts Entertainment,andWarner Bros. Television Studios.[5]
Casting
editIn January 2024, it was announced thatKate Hudsonhad joined the series as the protagonist, Isla Gordon, and also as an executive producer.[4]In February 2024, it was announced thatBrenda Songhad joined the series as Ali Lee,Drew Tarveras Sandy Gordon, andScott MacArthuras Ness Gordon.[6]Also in February 2024, it was announced thatChet Hankshad joined the series as Travis Bugg,Keyla Monterroso Mejiaas Ana Moreno, Fabrizio Guido as Jackie Moreno,Toby Sandemanas Marcus Winfield, and Roberto Sanchez as Stephen Ramirez.[7]
In March 2024, it was announced thatMax Greenfieldhad joined the series as Lev Levy,Dane DiLiegroas Badrag Knauss, and Uche Agada as Dyson Gibbs.[8]In May 2024,Jay Ellisjoined the series as Jay Brown.[9]In June 2024,Scott Evansjoined the series as Charlie.[2]
Filming
editThe series began filming in February 2024, inLos Angeles.[10][11]
Release
editThe series release was announced at the 2024Netflixupfront presentationby Kaling and Hudson, announcing that the series will be released in 2025, on Netflix.[12][5]
References
edit- ^ab"Running Point".Writers Guild of America West.RetrievedAugust 29,2024.
- ^abCordero, Rosy (June 24, 2024)."Scott Evans Boards Mindy Kaling's Basketball Series 'Running Point'".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedAugust 13,2024.
- ^abAndreeva, Nellie (June 18, 2021)."LA Lakers-Inspired Office Comedy Series Ordered By Netflix From Mindy Kaling, Elaine Ko & Jeanie Buss".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedAugust 13,2024.
- ^abcAndreeva, Nellie (January 26, 2024)."Kate Hudson To Headline Mindy Kaling's Netflix Basketball Comedy Series".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedAugust 13,2024.
- ^abcdPetski, Denise (May 15, 2024)."Mindy Kaling's Netflix Comedy Series Unveils First Photos Of Kate Hudson As Pro Basketball Team President".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedAugust 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.RetrievedAugust 13,2024.
- ^Petski, Denise (February 21, 2024)."Mindy Kaling's Netflix Basketball Series Adds 5 To Cast".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedAugust 13,2024.
- ^Cordero, Rosy (March 7, 2024)."Max Greenfield, Uche Agada & Dane DiLiegro Join Mindy Kaling's Netflix Basketball Series".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedAugust 13,2024.
- ^Petski, Denise (May 30, 2024)."Jay Ellis Rounds Out Cast Of Mindy Kaling's 'Running Point' Series At Netflix".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedAugust 13,2024.
- ^Moore, Kasey (May 15, 2024)."Mindy Kaling's New Netflix Series 'Running Point' To Premiere in 2025".What's on Netflix.RetrievedAugust 13,2024.
- ^Gaudens, Reed (February 26, 2024)."Kate Hudson is Running Point in Netflix's comedy series coming in 2025".Netflix Life.RetrievedAugust 13,2024.
- ^Romero, Ariana; Bentley, Jean (May 15, 2024)."Make Way for Running Point, Mindy Kaling and Kate Hudson's Basketball Comedy".Tudum.RetrievedAugust 13,2024.