Again in 2020, HBO premiered its comedy sequence Avenue 5 from Veep creator Armando Iannucci. Starring Hugh Laurie and Josh Gad, the present a few luxurious spaceship knocked off target throughout a routine cruise occasion has had a lengthy hole between that debut season and its second outing, the latter of which hit again in October 2022.

These hoping for extra of the present after season two will probably be dissatisfied to listen to that HBO has formally canceled the sequence. Per Selection, the sequence’ finish was as a consequence of its critiques and viewership throughout each seasons, which have been largely simply okay. It didn’t sound prefer it was hitting with HBO audiences in the best way that its different comedies like Insecure or Barry have been, and the truth that its second season was kneecapped by the pandemic didn’t assist issues both. In a press launch, HBO mentioned that engaged on the present with Iannucci was “an unimaginable journey. […] Whereas we won’t be transferring ahead with a 3rd season of Avenue 5, we look ahead to many extra adventures collectively.”

Iannucci already has his subsequent undertaking with the community lined up with The Franchise, the upcoming sequence he co-created with director Sam Mendes. In contrast to Avenue 5, that present will probably be set within the current day and give attention to crew members who work collectively on the set of a preferred superhero film franchise. Late final 12 months, the present’s predominant solid was introduced, which incorporates Billy Magnussen, Jessica Hynes, and Lolly Adefope, with MCU alums Richard E. Grant and Daniel Brühl set as recurring visitor stars.

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