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If you find yourself laughing out loud while watching the new sports comedy Running Point, you're not alone. The Netflix hit is "a return to traditional comedy," showrunner-producer David Stassen tells Gold Derby, and it also provides viewers with that "big feel" they've been "craving."

Cocreated by Stassen, Elaine Ko, Mindy Kaling, and Ike Barinholtz, Running Point stars Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon, a former party girl who becomes the president of the Los Angeles Waves basketball team. The family-owned business includes older brother Cam (Justin Theroux), middle brother Ness (Scott MacArthur), and younger brother Sandy (Drew Tarver), plus surprise half-brother Jackie (Fabrizio Guido).

The 10-episode first season of Running Point dropped Feb. 27 on Netflix, and it was picked up for Season 2 days later. The series is eligible at the 2025 Emmys in the comedy categories.

Here is our full interview with Stassen, which includes spoilers for the full Season 1.

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Netflix's latest sports comedy, which debuted late last month, is off to a flying start. Running Point, starring the talented Kate Hudson in its lead role, was renewed for a second season just one week after its release. Given that Netflix takes its time to analyze the numbers before renewing a series, the incredibly quick renewal of Running Pointstands as a testament to the faith that the streamer has in the series.

Created for screens by Mindy Kaling, alongside Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen, Running Point centers on the Gordon family and their legacy in professional basketball. Loosely drawing inspiration from real life, the series chronicles its protagonist, Isla Gordon, as she navigates leading the Los Angeles Waves Basketball team. Her path isn't easy, as she faces challenge after challenge from her team, her family, and even her romantic partner. However, in weaving a narrative of both heart and humor,...

Drew Tarver insists he’s not bothered that “The Other Two” only lasted for three seasons.

The Comedy Central/HBO Max sitcom, about millennial siblings Cary (Tarver) and Brooke Dubek (Heléne Yorke) dealing with their Justin Bieber-like younger brother’s worldwide fame, aired from 2019 to 2023.

“It felt like a good conclusion to those characters. I love that show,” Tarver tells me on the “Just for Variety” podcast. “I love Cary Dubek, but once he had just that really dark third season, it did feel like maybe this has come to a natural end. He’s kind of in a good place. Is he going to start bopping around and doing these storylines, trying to be an actor again? So, I was really happy with how it ended and his journey. But it was a really, really fun show.”

Scott MacArthur, Dane Diliegro, Jay Ellis, Brenda Song, Max Greenfield, Kate Hudson,...

Kate Hudson, Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, and Scott MacArthur in ‘Running Point’ (Photo Cr. Katrina Marcinowski/Netflix © 2024)

Netflix is bringing the basketball comedy Running Point back for a second season. The streamer announced the renewal just days after the 10-episode first season premiered on February 27, 2025, drawing in 9.3 million viewers during its first week.

Kate Hudson (Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery) leads a cast that includes Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Toby Sandeman, Chet Hanks, and Jay Ellis. Max Greenfield, Justin Theroux, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Roberto Sanchez, Uche Agada, and Dane Diliegro also star.

“We are so thrilled to be able to deliver a Season 2 of Running Point to the fans of the show,” said co-creator, executive producer, and writer Mindy Kaling. “We still cannot believe the response from audiences – thank you to everyone who has watched! Thank you to our partners at Netflix, Warner Brothers, our...

Call this one a fast break: Netflix has renewed its comedy series Running Point for a second season.

The pickup comes just a week after the show’s Feb. 27 premiere, but on the heels of a solid showing for its opening. Running Point’s first four days of release accrued 9.3 million views worldwide, according to Netflix’s internal data, ranking third on the streamer’s top 10 English-language series charts for last week.

“We are so thrilled to be able to deliver a season two of Running Point to the fans of the show,” said co-creator and executive producer Mindy Kaling. “We still cannot believe the response from audiences — thank you to everyone who has watched! Thank you to our partners at Netflix, Warner Brothers, our star who brought this show to life, Kate Hudson, and executive producers Jeanie Buss and Linda Rambis, without whom there would be no Running Point.

Netflix has put the team on its back and renewed the sports comedy “Running Point” for a second season.

“It’s official: See you next season,” the streamer shared early Thursday morning on X. “‘Running Point’ S2 is coming.” Season 1 premiered Feb. 27.

The series from co-creators Mindy Kaling, Elaine Ko, David Stassen and Ike Barinholtz stars Kate Hudson, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Chet Hanks, Toby Sandeman and Brenda Song as the various members behind a dysfunctional family’s pro basketball team. Max Greenfield, Jon Glaser, Jay Ellis, Dane Diliegro, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Uche Agada, Roberto Sanchez, Scott Evans and Justin Theroux also star.

“We are so thrilled to be able to deliver a Season 2 of ‘Running Point’ to the fans of the show,” Kaling said in a statement. “We still cannot believe the response from audiences — thank you to everyone who has watched! Thank you to our partners at Netflix,...

“Running Point” has picked up a speedy renewal for Season 2 at Netflix.

The announcement was made on Netflix’s official X account on Thursday. The news comes just one week after the series debuted on Feb. 27.

In the announcement, series star Kate Hudson said, “A good basketball team owner knows when to listen to the fans. So we hear you, and so did Netflix. ‘Running Point’ is officially coming back for Season 2!” Thank you so much everyone who watched the show so far! I’m just beyond thrilled because you’re really the reason why we’re able to come back and do another season. So thank you and we’ll see you next season!”

Hudson stars in the series as Isla Gordon, the prodigal daughter of the owner of the legendary pro basketball franchise the Los Angeles Waves. But after her brother, the president of the team, is forced...

With his latest role, Chet Hanks got to explore some art imitating life.

The Running Point actor, who is the son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, recently revealed he was prepared to “quit acting” if he didn’t get the role of basketball bad boy Travis Bugg on the Netflix sports comedy series from Mindy Kaling.

“It was just uncanny—it’s almost like it was written for me, but it wasn’t,” Hanks told Esquire. “So I basically get to be a slightly exaggerated version of myself.”

Three years sober, he also related to Travis’ addiction struggle in the series, which was co-created by Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen and Elaine Ko.

“That’s just great writing, and I’m glad that they allowed the opportunity to give their character more depth,” added Hanks. “But it’s exciting. I’ve always noticed art imitating life in a lot...

It looks like Netflix's latest sports show is dunking on the competition. Running Point, the latest series from The Sex Lives of College Girls creator and star of The Office Mindy Kaling, only just debuted on February 27, 2025, but it's already become a huge hit with fans. The Kate Hudson-starrer has shot to the top of the U.S. streaming charts in only five days. So far up, in fact, we're going to need a few more good basketball puns to prove it to you.

As it currently stands, Running Point is the number one show currently streaming in the U.S. on Netflix. Who says love and basketball don't mix? The workplace rom-comedy wrapped in a sports jersey has tickled fans' fancy and proven that people want to watch attractive people be funny, partake in physical activity, and maybe fall in love with one another. At least from time to time.

The new sitcom Running Point, which premieres on Netflix today, has several creators. Elaine Ko spent years writing Modern Family. Ike Barinholtz is a prolific character actor on everything from Blockers to The White House Plumbers, not to mention a Celebrity Jeopardy! champion. David Stassen is a writer and director whose credits include History of the World: Part II. But the fourth creator — Mindy Kaling — is the only one who’s parlayed her work writing on and co-starring in The Office into becoming a brand. Now, she’s the mogul behind Never Have I Ever, The Sex Lives of College Girls and The Mindy Project. She’s the social media maven with a signature swimsuit line; and if she hasn’t quite reached mononym status yet, the brand-new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame gets her just a little closer.

Given all we have come to know about Mindy Kaling,...

This post contains spoilers from the first episode of Netflix's Running Point.

Ready for some slam-dunk laughs? Netflix's new original comedy series Running Point, from none other than Mindy Kaling, finally made its premiere on Feb. 27, and it's going to be tough to beat as the funniest comedy series of 2025. Kate Hudson makes an easy lay-up in her first foray into comedy television, finding a comfortable home in Kaling's witty writing.

Running Point takes a play from the real-life experience of Los Angeles Lakers president Jeanie Buss, but Kaling and her co-showrunners Ike Barinholtz and Dave Stassen turn the realistic setup up a notch into a larger-than-life comedy world. Isla Gordon (Hudson) unexpectedly takes over as president of her family's business, the successful Los Angeles Waves basketball team.

Isla hikes an uphill battle (in heels!) to be taken seriously amid doubts from her brothers, the board, the team, and the unrelenting public.

Kate Hudson and Mindy Kaling are slaying the red carpet at the premiere of their new Netflix series!

The ladies both looked gorgeous in gold gowns at the premiere of Running Point on Thursday evening (February 13) held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood in Los Angeles.

Fellow cast members in attendance included Brenda Song, Justin Theroux & fiancée Nicole Brydon Bloom, Max Greenfield, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Dane Diliegro, Jay Ellis, Chet Hanks, Fabrizio Guido, Scott Evans, Uche Agada, and Toby Sandeman.

Kate also had the support of fiancé Danny Fujikawa.

Keep reading to find out more…Here’s the synopsis: When a scandal forces her brother to resign, Isla Gordon (Hudson) is appointed president of the Los Angeles Waves, one of the most storied professional basketball franchises, and her family business. Ambitious and often overlooked, Isla will have to prove to her skeptical brothers, the board, and the larger sports community...

Kate Hudson is returning to TV with the new Netflix comedy Running Point!

The 45-year-old actress stars in and executive produces the upcoming series, which hails from writer/producer Mindy Kaling.

“I’ve been eager to dive into something comedic with a team I admire, and this role offered a fresh challenge and was hilarious and engaging right from the start,” Kate told Tudum. “The chance to work with people I respect and to bring a unique female perspective to a male-driven world was incredibly appealing.”

Ahead of the show’s February debut on the streamer, the trailer was just unveiled!

Keep reading to find out more…

Here’s a synopsis: When a scandal forces her brother to resign, Isla Gordon (Hudson) is appointed president of the Los Angeles Waves, one of the most storied professional basketball franchises, and her family business. Ambitious and often overlooked, Isla will have to prove to her skeptical brothers,...

Mindy Kaling has comprised an all-star lineup for her new Netflix comedy.

The streamer released a trailer on Thursday for Running Point, which premieres Thursday, Feb 27. The footage sees Oscar-nominated actress Kate Hudson suit up as the president of a fictitious NBA team. (Watch below.)

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“When a scandal forces her brother to resign,...

Updated: Kate Hudson is a force to be reckoned with in Running Point, Netflix’s upcoming basketball comedy. The streamer has unveiled the first trailer for the series from Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen.

“I work in a family business, for the greatest basketball franchise in the history of the game, the Los Angeles Waves. And this is the story of the f**d-up family that runs it,” says Hudson’s Jeanie Buss-like Isla Gordon in the trailer.

Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Toby Sandeman, Chet Hanks and Jay Ellis also star.

Check out the trailer above and see series details below.

Previous, Jan. 21: Netflix has revealed the start date for its B-ball comedy starring Kate Hudson and Brenda Song.

The series about a Jeanie Buss-like woman (Hudson) who takes over as president of a Los Angeles basketball team will premiere Feb. 27. Expect...

While we're anxiously awaiting Nobody Wants This season 2, Netflix has another original comedy series full of laughs and romance prepared to take over our watch lists. Once again, the streamer has an A-list star in the leading role, a hilarious team behind the scenes, and an exciting premise that will have us all hooked and laughing out loud.

Academy Award-nominated movie star Kate Hudson headlines the new Netflix comedy series Running Point, which makes its premiere on Thursday, Feb. 27. After starring the second season of the Apple TV+ anthology series Truth Be Told, Hudson takes on her first major leading role in a television series, and it's a title that has put the fan-favorite right back in her 2000s rom-com roots.

I don't know about you, but since Hudson was announced as the star of Running Point all the way back in January 2024, the series became one of my most anticipated new comedies.

Netflix has debuted a set of first-look images for the comedy series from Mindy Kaling ‘Running Point’ alongside a premiere date of February 27th.

When a scandal forces her brother to resign, Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson) is appointed president of the Los Angeles Waves, one of the most storied professional basketball franchises, and her family business. Ambitious and often overlooked, Isla will have to prove to her sceptical brothers, the board, and the larger sports community that she is the right choice for the job.

(L to R) Toby Sanderman as Marcus Winfield and Uche Agada as Dyson. Cr. Kat Marcinowski/Netflix © 2024 (L to R) Drew Tarver as Sandy Gordon, Justin Theroux as Cam Gordon and Scott MacArthur as Ness Gordon (L to R) Max Greenfield as Lev Levinson and Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon. Cr. Kat Marcinowski/Netflix © 2024

From the hitmaking team of Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen,...

Kate Hudson is back on Netlix and starring in a brand new comedy series!

The Oscar-nominated actress will lead the new show Running Point, which is written and executive produced by the hitmaking team of Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen.

When a scandal forces her brother to resign, Isla Gordon (Hudson) is appointed president of the Los Angeles Waves, one of the most storied professional basketball franchises, and her family business. Ambitious and often overlooked, Isla will have to prove to her skeptical brothers, the board, and the larger sports community that she was the right choice for the job.

Justin Theroux is not a listed cast member, but it looks like he makes a cameo in the show based on the photos!

Also starring in the series are Max Greenfield, Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Toby Sandeman, Chet Hanks, Jay Ellis, Keyla Monterroso Mejia,...

Netflix has released the premiere date, key art and photos for Running Point, a new comedy series from executive producer Mindy Kaling premiering on February 27.

In the series, when a scandal forces her brother to resign, Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson) is appointed president of the Los Angeles Waves, one of the most storied professional basketball franchises, and her family business.

Ambitious and often overlooked, Isla will have to prove to her skeptical brothers, the board, and the larger sports community that she is the right choice for the job.

From writers and executive producers Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen, Running Point puts a bold twist on the underdog comedy. The 10-episode series stars Kate Hudson, Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Toby Sandeman, Chet Hanks, Jay Ellis and Max Greenfield.

David Stassen is the showrunner of the comedy series, which also stars Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Roberto Sanchez,...

Exclusive: Scott Evans (Barbie) has joined the cast of Netflix’s Mindy Kaling basketball series Running Point in a recurring role. He plays Charlie, Sandy Gordon’s (Drew Tarver) boyfriend whom he has been keeping secret from the rest of the family.

In Running Point, when a scandal forces her brother to resign, Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson) is appointed President of the Los Angeles Waves, one of the most storied professional basketball franchises, and her family business. Ambitious and often overlooked, Isla will have to prove to her skeptical brothers (Tarver and Scott MacArthur), the board, and the larger sports community that she is the right choice for the job, especially in the unpredictable, male-dominated world of sports.

The cast also includes Jay Ellis, Brenda Song, Fabrizio Guido, Toby Sandeman, Chet Hanks, Max Greenfield, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Roberto Sanchez, Uche Agada and Dane Diliegro.

The 10-episode series is produced by...

We’re getting the first look at Kate Hudson as President of a legendary basketball franchise in Mindy Kaling’s new comedy series Running Point (fka Untitled Mindy Kaling Comedy Series), set for premiere in 2025. Hudson and Kaling presented the new title and photos Wednesday during the Netflix Upfront presentation in New York City. You can see the photos above and below.

In Running Point, when a scandal forces her brother to resign, Isla Gordon (Hudson) is appointed President of the Los Angeles Waves, one of the most storied professional basketball franchises, and her family business. Ambitious and often overlooked, Isla will have to prove to her skeptical brothers, the board, and the larger sports community that she was the right choice for the job, especially in the unpredictable, male-dominated world of sports.

Cast also includes Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Toby Sandeman, Chet Hanks, Max Greenfield,...

At the second Netflix Upfront presentation, Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria discussed a variety of shows, movies, and live events coming to the streaming service.

Netflix announced new series, including witty comedies like Golf, starring Will Ferrell and executive produced by Ramy Youseff and Rian Johnson, Running Point, starring Kate Hudson and executive produced by Mindy Kaling, and Nobody Wants This, starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody.

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The scripted comedy Golf has received a 10-episode order. In his first TV comedy series, Ferrell stars as a fictional golf legend, and Youssef will also play a role. The series was created by Will Ferrell, Ramy Youssef, and Josh Rabinowitz. Youssef and Rabinowitz are showrunners and executive producers.

Will Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum, and Alix Taylor are executive producers for Gloria Sanchez Productions. Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman, and Nena Rodrigue are executive producers for T-Street.

Mindy Kaling’s upcoming Netflix comedy series centered on pro-basketball has added Max Greenfield, Uche Agada and Dane Diliegro to the cast.

Kaling’s latest project, still untitled, features Kate Hudson in the lead role. Additional previously announced cast members include Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Toby Sandeman, Chet Hanks, Keyla Monterroso Mejia and Roberto Sanchez.

The series’ official logline reads, “When a scandal forces her brother to resign, Isla Gordon (Hudson) is appointed President of the Los Angeles Waves, one of the most storied professional basketball franchises, and her family business. Ambitious and often overlooked, Isla will have to prove to her skeptical brothers, the board, and the larger sports community that she was the right choice for the job, especially in the unpredictable, male-dominated world of sports.”

Greenfield will play Lan Levy, whose official character description says he is “a good-natured pediatrician and Isla’s encouraging fiancé.

The cast of New Girl is staying booked and busy. Deadline has announced that Max Greenfield, best known to TV fans for his role as Schmidt on the hit comedy series, has been tapped to join the cast of Mindy Kaling's upcoming untitled Netflix series, set in the world of professional basketball. He will be joined in the series by the newly-announced Uche Agada and Dane Diliegro.

Exclusive: Max Greenfield, Uche Agada (Rise) and Dane Diliegro have joined Mindy Kaling’s Netflix series, set in the world of pro basketball, in recurring roles.

Previously announced cast also includes Kate Hudson, Brenda Song, Drew Tarver and Scott MacArthur.

In the as-yet-untitled comedy series, when a scandal forces her brother to resign, Isla Gordon (Hudson) is appointed President of the Los Angeles Waves, one of the most storied professional basketball franchises, and her family business. Ambitious and often overlooked, Isla will have to prove to her skeptical brothers, the board, and the larger sports community that she is the right choice for the job, especially in the unpredictable, male-dominated world of sports.

Greenfield plays Lev Levy, a good-natured pediatrician and Isla’s encouraging fiancé. Agada plays Dyson Gibbs, brought up from the D-League by Isla, he is an eager...

Are you a sports fan looking for some inspiration? Disney+ is now streaming some of the best true stories found in American sports movies. If you’re a fan of sports, then you’ll love these films. They are packed with exciting moments and thrilling storylines. Here are 10 must-watch sports movies streaming on Disney Plus now.

#10. “Secretariat” (2010)

IMDb Rating: 7.2/10 | Metascore: 61 | CinemaScore: A

“Secretariat” is based on the story of Penny Chenery Tweedy (Diane Lane), who owned Secretariat, one of the greatest racehorses in history. The film follows Secretariat’s rise to fame and his legendary Triple Crown win in 1973.

One of the most iconic moments of the film is Secretariat’s record-breaking victory in the 1973 Belmont Stakes, where he won by an incredible 31 lengths, setting a new world record that still holds today. This historic win solidified Secretariat’s place in horse racing history and earned him the nickname “Big Red.

Most basketball movies, from “He Got Game” to “Love and Basketball” to the recent “Hustle,” presume an abiding love of the sport more or less from the jump. Even attention to the business side of the court tends to grow from a deeper, almost spiritual connection to the game’s fast-paced beauty. So it’s a notable change of pace that the new Disney+ original movie “Rise” takes a more methodical, sometimes practically minded approach to the story; by the 30-minute mark its characters have barely played so much as a game of pickup.

The opening section, following Charles Antetokounmpo (Dayo Okeniyi) and his wife Veronica (Yetide Badaki) on an arduous and unsanctioned emigration from Nigeria to Greece, contains no hints that this movie is actually about an NBA dynasty in the making. Charles and Veronica only want a better life for their family, and have already left the first...

Rise Trailer — Akin Omotoso‘s Rise (2022) movie trailer has been released by Disney+. The Rise trailer stars Dayo Okeniyi, Yetide Badaki, Uche Agada, Ral Agada, and Jaden Osimuwa. Crew Arash Amel wrote the screenplay for Rise. Ré Olunuga created the music for the film. Kabelo Thathe crafted the cinematography for the film. Rise Poster Rise Movie [...]

Continue reading: Rise (2022) Movie Trailer: The Antetokounmpo Brothers Chase Their NBA Dreams in Akin Omotoso’s Disney Film...

"When one person in the family scores, the whole family scores." Disney has revealed an official trailer for an inspirational true story basketball movie titled Rise, from Nigerian filmmaker Akin Omotoso. Instead of a making a documentary or even a hybrid series, they decided to make a fictional feature, starring various actors playing the Antetokounmpos family. "Audiences have never seen a story like that of [this family]." Based on the real story about the family that produced the first trio of brothers to become NBA champions in the history of the league. Originally from Nigeria, their parents moved to Greece where they struggled to make ends meet on the streets of Athens - until three of their kids became basketball stars and eventually got drafted into the NBA. Rise stars Dayo Okeniyi & Yetide Badaki as the parents, Charles & Vera, with Uche Agada as Giannis, Ral Agada as Thanasis, and Jaden Osimuwa as Kostas.