HBO renews FRESH YOUR ENTHUSIASM for a twelfth season
· HBO has renewed the Emmy(R) and Golden Globe-winning comedy series CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, starring Larry David, for a twelfth season.
· Logline: Originally debuting on HBO in 2001 and with 110 completed episodes to date, CURB YOUR ENTUSSIASM stars “Seinfeld” co-creator David as an exaggerated version of himself in a sassy yet tongue-in-cheek portrayal of his fictionalized life. The series also stars Jeff Garlin, Susie Essman, JB Smoove, Cheryl Hines, Richard Lewis, Vince Vaughn and Ted Danson.
· Amy Gravitt, Executive Vice President of Programming for HBO, quotes: “Larry goes above and beyond season after season and always manages to come back when audiences need him most. We’re thrilled that he, Jeff Schaffer, and our phenomenal cast will continue to make us laugh.” and sink in equal measure.”
· Quote from Larry David: “Playing the role of Larry David has been the greatest honor of my life. In researching this versatile and multi-talented man, I discovered that there is more to him than I could have ever imagined: He speaks six languages , carries his own pickles and is spearheading a national movement to install a bidet in every home. I’ve also been told by numerous sources that he is the most generous of lovers. I’m so excited to transform into this force once again of nature. I only pray that I can do him justice.”
· The comedy series continues to demonstrate how seemingly trivial everyday details can precipitate a catastrophic chain of events. To keep the storytelling spontaneous, the series is shot without a script, and cast members are given scene outlines and improvise lines as they go along.
· Season 12 Credits: CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM is created by Larry David; executive producers, Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Jeff Schaffer; co-executive producers, Laura Streicher, Jennifer Corey.