Has Steve Carell's ‘Rooster' Been Renewed by HBO?
Bill Lawrence is the King of Apple TV, but he hopped over to HBO for 'Rooster,' starring Steve Carell. Here's its renewal status.
www.newsweek.comHere’s the latest on Rooster and Steve Carell.
- Renewal news: HBO has ordered a second season of Rooster, soon after the show’s debut, signaling strong early performance and positive reception. This confirms a second-season pickup despite the show being in its first season run.[2][9]
- Viewership and reception: Rooster posted strong early numbers, including about 2.4 million US cross-platform viewers in its first days, contributing to the renewal chatter. Critics and press have noted the series’ blend of humor and heart as a driver of interest (and renewal likelihood).[6][2]
- Production and timeline: Season 2 is expected to continue with the same campus-set premise, resuming production for new episodes after the first-season run, with release patterns similar to the prior season’s weekly rollout on Sundays.[1][3]
- Cast and creators: Steve Carell remains the lead, with the show created by Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses; the renewal reinforces continued collaboration among the core creative team and ensemble cast.[5][1]
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