“Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are teaming up with Seinfeld creator Larry David for a new HBO TV show.”, — write: www.dailymail.co.uk
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Published: 06:34 BST, 11 July 2025 | Updated: 07:03 BST, 11 July 2025
The unlikely team will be collaborating on a still-untitled sketch comedy for the network, which will explore American history.
‘President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honor America’s 250th anniversary and celebrate the unique history of our nation on this special occasion…But then Larry David called,’ the network announced on Thursday.
The series will be written by David, 78, and his longtime Curb Your Enthusiasm partner, Jeff Schaffer, who is also set to direct.
‘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,’ Obama, 63, humorously said in a statement.
Meanwhile David shared, ‘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.’
The project will be produced by the Obamas’ production company, Higher Ground.
The Obamas, David, Schaffer, Vinnie Malhotra and Ethan Lewis will serve as executive producers.
The project marks David’s return to television, a year after his long-running HBO series, Curb Your Enthusiasm, concluded its 12th and final season.
It also marks what is believed to be the first production from Higher Ground outside of its deal with Netflix, which the Obamas’ company expanded in June 2024.
A date for the premiere of the new series has not yet been announced.
‘It’s hard to remember a time before Curb, or without Larry David’s perspective on modern life,’ HBO’s Executive VP of Programming said in a statement.
‘We’re thrilled that Larry is coming back to HBO, this time with Higher Ground, to give us a glimpse at our shared history as we celebrate our Semiquincentennial.’
‘The characters Larry is playing didn’t change history. In fact, they were largely ignored by history. And that’s a good thing,’ Schaffer added.