Steve Carell stars as a flawed dad who becomes a college professor after personal turmoil in HBO Max's March 2026 comedy "Rooster."

HBO Max has set March 8, 2026, as the premiere date for its new comedy series "Rooster," starring Steve Carell as Greg Russo, a bestselling author with a strained relationship with his daughter Katie, played by Charly Clive. The 10-episode season, releasing weekly through May 10, follows Greg as he steps in as a temporary professor at Katie’s college after her husband leaves her and a series of personal crises unfold. Though unqualified and hesitant, students rally around him, calling him “Rooster” after his book series, encouraging him to embrace the role. The series also stars Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, John C. McGinley, and Lauren Tsai and is co-showrun by Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses.