"What's so fun about doing behind-the-scenes of the NBA teams - it's so glamorous. This is just such a high profile workplace." Netflix is launching their new sports comedy series this week titled
Running Point, available for streaming starting on the 27th (here's
the main trailer). This series is produced and developed by Mindy Kaling for WB Television. "The balls are in her court now. Game on, boys." 🏀
Kate Hudson stars in
Running Point as Isla Gordon - overlooked her whole life, she's appointed President of the Los Angeles Waves basketball team, a family business. She aims to prove she was the right choice despite skepticism and infighting and all the shenanigans that come with professional sports. The 10-episode series also features
Brenda Song as Ali Lee,
Drew Tarver,
Scott MacArthur,
Fabrizio Guido,
Toby Sandeman,
Chet Hanks,
Jay Ellis,
Max Greenfield,
Justin Theroux, and many others. This looks like an entertaining, all-out sports comedy series - perhaps something to rival HBO's Lakers series
Winning Time. This featurette includes Brenda Song & Kate Hudson discussing the series, along with creator Mindy Kaling talking about how they had so much fun making it. Looks like it might be enjoyable enough to watch - anyone interested? //
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