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HBO Releases Trailer for Larry David's New Series 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness'

The seven-episode series features four sketches per episode and guest stars including Bill Hader, Kathryn Hahn and Jon Hamm.

  • On June 26, HBO and HBO Max will premiere "Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness," a seven-episode limited series featuring Larry David's observational comedy applied to major events in United States history.
  • President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama produced the series through Higher Ground; while "President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honor America's 250th anniversary," David's involvement shifted the project's comedic tone.
  • Each episode features four sketches starring David alongside "Curb Your Enthusiasm" co-stars Susie Essman and Vince Vaughan, plus guest actors Jon Hamm, Sean Hayes, and Jerry Seinfeld portraying historical figures.
  • Sketches feature historical figures including Benjamin Franklin, portrayed by Chris Parnell, and the Wright brothers, played by Hamm and Hayes, with new episodes debuting weekly through August 7.
  • Jane Krakowski and Isla Fisher also star in the series; Krakowski recently played Mary Todd Lincoln on Broadway and is a five-time Emmy nominee, while Jeff Schaffer executive produced alongside the Obamas.
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The A.V. Club broke the news on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
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