Inside Steve Carell’s HBO Show ‘Rooster’: “One of the Best Comedy Pilots I’ve Read — Period”
Hollywood Reporter • 2/9/2026
Summary
Steve Carell is collaborating with Bill Lawrence, creator of 'Ted Lasso' and 'Scrubs', on an HBO show titled 'Rooster'. The series will explore themes of fatherhood and academia, and HBO views it as a key component of its comedy lineup. The pilot has been described as "one of the best comedy pilots I’ve read — period."
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
8d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
182
Hours Since Seen
Final Score1/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier7% (0.5^182/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 7 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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