Max Renews BOOKIE

Max has renewed BOOKIE for a second season, the streamer announced.

The series, which is from creators Chuck Lorre and Nick Bakay, stars Sebastian Maniscalco. In season 1, “this darkly funny comedy follows veteran Los Angeles bookie Danny (Sebastian Maniscalco) as the potential legalization of sports gambling in California threatens to upend his business for good. Alongside best friend and former NFL player Ray (Omar J. Dorsey), side-hustling sister Lorraine (Vanessa Ferlito), and reluctantly reformed drug dealer Hector (Jorge Garcia), Danny must contend with his increasingly unstable clients as he tries to settle their debts – all while making plenty of risky bets of his own. Full of relatable mishaps, Bookie chronicles one man’s journey to adapt to an ever-changing world as he attempts to charm and con his way to the top.” The show also stars Andrea Anders and Maxim Swinton.

“The collaboration between Chuck and Sebastian has proven to be a winning hand and we’re looking forward to continuing the story with this incredibly talented cast and crew,” said Amy Gravitt, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming, Head of HBO & Max Comedy Series in a statement.

Added Lorre and Bakay, “We couldn’t be more excited that Max listened to their gut, paid the juice, and let it ride on season 2 of BOOKIE.”

“There’s no doubt that Chuck and Nick’s BOOKIE won big this season as they took us on a hilarious ride into the underbelly of illegal sports gambling, featuring a cast led by another dynamic duo: Sebastian Maniscalco and Omar J. Dorsey,” Channing Dungey, Chairman, Warner Bros. Television Group said. “I’m looking forward to watching more of their antics in season 2. Congratulations to the entire cast and crew, and thanks to our partners at Max.”

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