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Exclusive: Jay Ellis (anxiety She will star as a series regular in a major role in the new basketball comedy series directed by Mindy Kaling, co-starring opposite Kate Hudson. Running Points On Netflix.
in Running points, After his brother is forced to resign due to a scandal, Ira Gordon (Hudson) is named president of the family-owned Los Angeles Waves, one of the most prestigious professional basketball teams. Ambitious yet often overlooked, Ira must prove to his skeptical brothers, the board of directors and the sports world at large that he is the right choice for the job, especially in the unpredictable, male-dominated world of sports.
Ellis will be facing Jay Brown, a former big-name player who is now the veteran head coach of the Waves and whose Zen-like approach has led his teams to multiple championships.
The cast also includes Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Scott McArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Toby Sandeman, Chet Hanks, Max Greenfield, Keira Monteroso Mejia, Roberto Sanchez, Uche Agada and Dayne Diliegro.
The 10-episode series is produced by Mindy Kaling's Kaling International in association with Warner Bros. Television, with whom Kaling has an overall deal.
Culling is another The Mindy Project Alumni Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen will join the series, with Stassen serving as showrunner. James Ponsoldt will direct the first two episodes. Hudson, Lakers president and governor Jeanie Buss and the team's Linda Rambis will executive produce, along with 3Arts' Howard Klein, Kaling, Barinholtz and Stassen. The Lakers' Jordan Rambis will serve as producer.
Ellis is known for playing the fan-favorite character Lawrence on Issa Rae's Emmy-nominated HBO comedy series. anxietyHe won the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for The Hunger Games. He also directed the season four episode “Lowkey Trippin',” later reteaming with Ray on the HBO series. Rap Shit, He directed the final episode of season 1. His recent film roles include starring in Top Gun: Maverick and Prime Video's Someone I used to knowHe is on Hulu World History II. Ellis' next appearance is Strange Talesfrom Captain Marvel The film will be directed by Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden and will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in 2024. Ellis is in association with UTA, Entertainment 360 and Hansen Jacobson Teller Hoberman.
