Larry David teamed up with Barack and Michelle Obama for a six-part HBO sketch comedy collection celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a satirical twist.

Larry David is stepping again into the highlight with a recent comedy challenge and a few presidential backup as he groups with Barack Obama and Michelle Obama for a brand new HBO sketch collection that blends satire with American historical past.

The six-episode restricted collection, greenlit by HBO, will probably be co-written by the Curb Your Enthusiasm creator and longtime collaborator Jeff Schaffer, who may also direct.

The Obamas are producing the challenge via their Higher Ground banner, marking one other artistic enterprise since their latest work on Leave the World Behind and Court of Gold.

The present’s idea was initially pitched as a tribute to the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.

But, in keeping with the official logline, issues took a flip when David entered the chat: “President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honour America’s 250th anniversary and celebrate the unique history of our nation on this special occasion… But then Larry David called.”

The forged will embody acquainted faces from Curb Your Enthusiasm together with a lineup of “noteworthy” visitor stars, although no names have been confirmed yet.

Barack Obama, identified for his dry wit, defined the collaboration.

“I’ve sat across the table from some of the world’s most difficult leaders and wrestled with some of our most intractable problems. Nothing has prepared me for working with Larry David,” he mentioned.

David, who wrapped Curb in April 2024 after 12 seasons, had hinted at retirement. But in typical vogue, his clarification for returning to TV was something however extraordinary.

“Once Curb ended, I celebrated with a three-day foam party. After a violent allergic reaction to the suds, I yearned to return to my simple life as a beekeeper, harvesting organic honey from the wildflowers in my meadow. Alas, one day my bees mysteriously vanished. And so, it is with a heavy heart that I return to television, hoping to ease the loss of my beloved hive,” David mentioned.

The collection doesn’t but have a title or launch date, however HBO confirmed its growth on Thursday.

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