HBO Max’s ‘Life, Larry’ Features Obama, Reiner, and Dozens of Cameos
8 reported
Larry David's new HBO Max sketch comedy series, "Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness," features dozens of celebrity guest stars, including former President Barack Obama and the late Rob Reiner in his final screen performance. The Hollywood Reporter reports that each episode includes over a dozen celebrity guests, ranging from David's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" co-stars to major Hollywood names like Samuel L. Jackson and Lin-Manuel Miranda. The series, executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama's Higher Ground Productions, airs Friday nights at 9 p.m. on HBO and streams on HBO Max. The first four episodes have featured appearances by Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Hamm, Kaley Cuoco, and many others portraying historical figures. The series is a single-source report from The Hollywood Reporter, which is tracking the guest stars.
What’s reported
The series is executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama's Higher Ground Productions.
Each episode has over a dozen celebrity guests.
Rob Reiner's appearance as George Washington in Episode 2 is his final screen performance.
Samuel L. Jackson serves as the narrator for all four episodes listed.
Episode 1 features Barack Obama as himself, Samuel L. Jackson, Henry Winkler, Chris Parnell, Alan Tudyk, and Jurnee Smollett as Rosa Parks.
Episode 2 includes Jerry Seinfeld, Rita Wilson, Kaley Cuoco, and Rob Reiner.
Episode 3 features Lin-Manuel Miranda, J.B. Smoove, Jon Hamm, Sean Hayes, and Michael McKean.
Episode 4 includes Beck Bennett, Ike Barinholtz, Jordana Brewster, and a sketch mocking HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Key figures
Larry David, creator and star
Barack Obama, former president and executive producer
Michelle Obama, executive producer
Rob Reiner, actor (final screen performance)
Samuel L. Jackson, narrator
Jerry Seinfeld, actor
Lin-Manuel Miranda, actor
Jon Hamm, actor
Kaley Cuoco, actress
Michael McKean, actor
Beck Bennett, actor
Cheryl Hines, referenced as former co-star
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., HHS Secretary, referenced in a sketch
Sources: The Hollywood Reporter
