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Amy Poehler Comedy ‘DIG’ Gets Release Date

The 10-episode comedy follows archaeologists and college students in Greece after a rare artifact discovery.

  • Peacock will premiere its new 10-episode comedy series 'Dig' on November 23, starring Amy Poehler and Hugh Laurie in their first major collaboration since 'Parks and Recreation' ended in 2015.
  • Executive producer Michael Schur and Poehler co-wrote the pilot episode, reuniting the creative team that produced the beloved NBC comedy. Both maintain overall deals with Universal Television and share deep ties to NBCUniversal dating back to their time at Saturday Night Live.
  • Based on author Kate Myers' bestselling novel 'Excavations,' the series follows a team of dedicated archaeologists and college students working at a dig site in Greece, where they discover a rare artifact that sparks an international conspiracy.
  • Geraldine Viswanathan, Antonia Thomas, and Fina Strazza join as series regulars, while guest cast members include Kayvan Novak, Jon Pointing, and Bonita Friedericy. Universal Television produces the series with Fremulon, Paper Kite, Duck Duck Films, Dunshire, 3 Arts, and Ocean Avenue.
  • Poehler stars as Elise, while Laurie portrays Neville, a British professor who strives to uphold the traditions of a dying profession and considers himself a mentor to those working at the dig site.
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Amy Poehler comedy 'DIG' gets release date

Amy Poehler as Elise in ‘DIG.’ (Colleen Hayes/Peacock) We now know when to expect Amy Poehler’s new comedy series. Peacock has announced that DIG will premiere on the streaming service Nov. 23. The show reunites Poehler with her Parks and Recreation creator Mike Schur. Hugh Laurie stars alongside Poehler in the comedy about archeologists. “DIG follows a team of dedicated archaeologists (and less-dedicated college students) who spend their summer…

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The Hollywood Reporter broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Monday, August 10, 2026.
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