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Bill Lawrence's 'Rooster' Debuts to 2.4 Million Viewers

3/29/2026

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Bill Lawrence's HBO comedy Rooster premiered on March 8, 2026, drawing 2.4 million viewers in its first three days.
Steve Carell stars as Greg Russo, a pulp fiction author navigating academia.
Charly Clive plays Katie, Greg Russo's daughter.
Danielle Deadwyler and Phil Dunster co-star in the ensemble as new episodes release weekly on HBO Max, with three available.

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Story summary

Bill Lawrence's HBO comedy Rooster premiered on March 8, 2026, drawing 2.4 million viewers in its first three days.
Steve Carell stars as Greg Russo, a pulp fiction author navigating academia.
Charly Clive plays Katie, Greg Russo's daughter.
Danielle Deadwyler and Phil Dunster co-star in the ensemble as new episodes release weekly on HBO Max, with three available.