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Netflix at the Upfronts in 2024 confirmed the official title and release window for its upcoming Kate Hudson-led comedy series now called Running Point.
First announced to be in development in June 2021, we’ve had several updates since then. Kate Hudson was attached to the project in January 2024, and the entire additional cast was unveiled at the end of February.
The 10-episode series sees Netflix reteaming with Kaling, who works at Warner Bros. Television under an overall deal, with their previous project together being the smash-hit series Never Have I Ever.
“When a scandal forces her brother to resign,” reads the logline, “Isla Gordon 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.”
Filming in Los Angeles, the project got underway in late February 2024 with its scheduled wrap due to take place this week (May 17th). James Ponsoldt has directed the first two episodes.
Running Point. Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon in Episode 101 of Running Point. Cr. Katrina Marcinowski/Netflix © 2024
Running Point. (L to R) Brenda Song as Ali, Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon in Episode 102 of Running Point. Cr. Katrina Marcinowski/Netflix © 2024
Who’s starring in Netflix’s Running Point?
As a reminder, here’s the whole cast rundown for Running Point:
- Brenda Song (Dollface, Secret Obsession) will play Ali Lee, the Chief of Staff of the Waves.
- Scott MacArthur (The Mick, The Righteous Gemstones) plays the one of two brothers of Isla – Ness Gordon.
- Drew Tarver (The Other Two, Unfrosted) will play the other brother, Sandy, who is the CFO of the Waves.
- Roberto Sanchez (Queen of the South, BMF) will be playing Stephen Ramirez, the intimidating head of the board who’s been with the Waves through thick and thin with the Gordon family.
- Fabrizio Guido (Good Burger 2, Mr. Iglesias) as Jackie Moreno, a popcorn vendor at the stadium where the Waves play.
- Chet Hanks (Your Honor, Shameless) as Travis Bugg, “the Waves’ point guard.
- Toby Sandeman (Power Book III: Raising Kanan, The Game) will play Marcus Winfield, a top player for the Waves.
- Keyla Monterroso Mejia (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Abbott Elementary) will play Ana Moreno, Jackie’s cousin.
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