HBO Orders Jerrod Carmichael Comedy Documentary To Series
- HBO has given a series order to a comedy documentary series starring Jerrod Carmichael and is executive produced by Carmichael, Ari Katcher (who also directs), and Eli Despres.
- Logline: The series centers on Jerrod Carmichael’s personal life, following him through encounters with friends, family, and strangers, all in his quest for love, sex, and connection.
- Nina Rosenstein, Executive Vice President, Programming for HBO quote: “We’ve loved working with Jerrod over the past 10 years, and to watch him discover new layers of both himself and his comedy. ‘Rothanial’ resonated with audiences in such a profound way, and his honesty and vulnerability are a perfect fit for this original format.”
- About Jerrod Carmichael: Jerrod Carmichael currently has an overall deal with HBO. He made his debut on the network in 2014 with the stand-up special “Jerrod Carmichael: Love at the Store,” which was followed by “Jerrod Carmichael: 8” in 2017. Carmichael's two-part video diary “Home Videos” and “Sermon On The Mount” also premiered on HBO in 2019. Most recently, “Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel” debuted in 2022 and won the Emmy® for Outstanding Writing For A Variety Special.
- Credits: The comedy series stars Jerrod Carmichael and is executive produced by Carmichael, Ari Katcher (who also directs), and Eli Despres. Executive produced by Susie Fox for Range Media Partners; executive produced by Josh Kriegman and Elyse Steinberg for Edgeline Films.