HBO Greenlights Issa Rae's Comedy Pilot About Friendship in Vegas Boxing Scene
HBO has ordered a pilot for a new half-hour comedy from Issa Rae, set in the Las Vegas boxing world. The show follows a barber and aspiring sports manager who is the best friend of an up-and-coming boxer. Prentice Penny, who worked on 'Insecure,' will serve as showrunner and director.
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The pilot centers on Menzel, a 30-year-old barber pursuing sports management while serving as the closest ally to JB, a rising boxer. Their dynamic unfolds in Las Vegas's professional boxing circuit, where ambition and success create friction between personal loyalty and
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