Issa Rae Finds Next HBO TV Show After Insecure Success, But There’s a Catch

Issa Rae Is Getting a Brand-New Show on HBO—Here’s What We Know So Far

Issa Rae is working on a new show for HBO Max titled "Untitled Male Friendship Show." Here's what we know about the series so far.

Issa Rae Heads Back to HBO With Vegas Boxing Comedy

Issa Rae isn't resting on her 'Insecure' laurels and just landed a new HBO deal.

Issa Rae Finds Next HBO TV Show After Insecure Success, But There’s a Catch

Photo Credit: HBO HBO has officially ordered a pilot for a new comedy series from Issa Rae, following her critically acclaimed success with Insecure. However, fans hoping for an immediate full season will have to wait; the project has only been greenlit for a pilot episode so far. According to a report by Deadline, Rae has landed a pilot order for an untitled half-hour male friendship comedy. Because the project is currently in the pilot phase, …

Issa Rae signs on to knock HBO audiences out with new boxing comedy

Issa Rae is shifting from the rap world to the ring, as Deadline announced today that the Insecure creator has signed on to write and executive produce the half-hour sitcom Untitled Male Friendship Comedy (presumably a working title, although Rae could make that work) for HBO.  After HBO cancelled the excellent Rae-created Rap Sh!t after its second season in 2024, Rae is still up to spar with the network that aired her breakout hit Insecure from…

Issa Rae Sets HBO Pilot About Male Friendship and Pro Boxers in Las Vegas

10 years after Issa Rae’s seminal comedy series “Insecure” premiered on HBO, the network has ordered a new comedy pilot written and executive produced by Rae. Currently being referred to as “Untitled Male Friendship Show,” the official logline says that the show follows “Menzel, a 30-year-old barber, aspiring sports manager and professional best friend to JB, an up-and-coming boxer, as they navigate ambition, insecurity, loneliness and the doub…

Issa Rae Pilot Order Set At HBO For 'Untitled Male Friendship Show'

EXCLUSIVE: HBO has ordered Untitled Male Friendship Show, a new half-hour comedy pilot from the creator of their Peabody Award-winning comedy Insecure, Issa Rae. Written and exec produced by Rae, the pilot centers on Menzel, a 30-year-old barber, aspiring sports manager, and professional best friend to JB, an up-and-coming boxer, as they navigate ambition, insecurity, loneliness, and the […]