Series two for Steve Carell comedy

HBO has renewed its comedy series Rooster, starring Steve Carell and Charly Clive,  for a second season.

The order comes midway through the first series, with the first four of ten episodes averaging 5.8million  US viewers on HBO. 

The show set in the fictional Ludlow college, is available on Now TV and HBO Max in the UK.

Amy Gravitt, head of HBO comedy series, said: ’It’s been heartening to feel the audience embrace Rooster… we’re looking forward to seeing what Ludlow’s spring semester has in store for this incredible comedy ensemble.’

Executive producer and writer Bill Lawrence added: ‘We are so grateful to [production company] Warner Bros. Television and HBO for being such great partners. It’s been a a career highlight.’

The series one cast also includes  Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, John C. McGinley, and Lauren Tsai.

Clancy Collins White of Warner Bros. Television, added: ‘Rooster is a heartfelt, endearing series, and its second-season renewal is richly deserved. Bill Lawrence and [co-showrunner] Matt Tarses are masters of their craft, bringing their signature heart and humour to life through an incredible cast led by Steve Carell. We’re thrilled to continue this creative journey,’

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Published: 9 Apr 2026