Steve Carell's HBO Comedy ‘Rooster' Releases Trailer, Sets Premiere Date
The series set at a college will debut on March 8.
www.hollywoodreporter.comHere’s the latest on Rooster and Steve Carell.[1]
- Rooster has been renewed for a second season by HBO, with new episodes already drawing strong US viewership and international rollout planned. This renewal came ahead of the current first-season run’s end, signaling confidence in the show’s trajectory.[1]
- The series premiered in March 2026 on HBO with streaming via HBO Max, and it centers on a campus setting following the relationship between a successful author (Carell) and his daughter.[3][5]
- Critics have begun weighing in on Rooster, with early impressions noting Carell’s blend of humor and depth, and several outlets highlighting the strong supporting cast and Bill Lawrence/Matt Tarses collaboration.[6][7]
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