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Colin Jost Stars in Peacock's Drama About Dentist-turned-Drug Lord

4/3/2026

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Peacock is developing an untitled drama series about Larry Lavin, a dentist who became a drug lord, with Colin Jost, an SNL cast member, starring and executive producing.
The series is based on the Audacy podcast Wolves Among Us and portrays Lavin as a respected family man by day and a cocaine kingpin by night.
Alex Barnow, known for his work on The Goldbergs, serves as showrunner and executive producer alongside Colin Jost.
This project marks Colin Jost's primetime acting debut.
Jost continues his role on Saturday Night Live.

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Story summary

Peacock is developing an untitled drama series about Larry Lavin, a dentist who became a drug lord, with Colin Jost, an SNL cast member, starring and executive producing.
The series is based on the Audacy podcast Wolves Among Us and portrays Lavin as a respected family man by day and a cocaine kingpin by night.
Alex Barnow, known for his work on The Goldbergs, serves as showrunner and executive producer alongside Colin Jost.
This project marks Colin Jost's primetime acting debut.
Jost continues his role on Saturday Night Live.