Kate Hudson becomes the president of the Los Angeles Waves basketball franchise in the first look at Netflix’s Running Point.
Today, Netflix released the key art and first-look images for their upcoming sports comedy, Running Point. The series, created by Elaine Ko, Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen, stars Kate Hudson. She portrays Isla Gordon, a woman who is forced to take the reins of her family’s basketball franchise after a scandal forces her brother to resign. The series will premiere on Netflix on February 27th. This exciting new comedy series also features Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Brenda Song, Fabrizio Guido, Toby Sandeman, Chet Hanks, Max Greenfield, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Jay Ellis, Dane DiLiegro, Scott Evans, Roberto Sanchez and Uche Agada.
PREMISE
When a scandal forces her brother to resign, Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson) is appointed president of the Los Angeles Waves. One of the most storied professional basketball franchises, and her family business. Ambitious and often overlooked, Isla will have to prove to her skeptical brothers. The board, and the larger sports community that she was the right choice for the job. From the hitmaking team of Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen. Running Point puts a bold twist on the underdog comedy. The 10-episode series also stars Brenda Song. Drew Tarver. Scott MacArthur. Fabrizio Guido. Toby Sandeman. Chet Hanks. Jay Ellis, and Max Greenfield.
ABOUT NETFLIX
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Running Point premieres on February 27th. The ball’s in her court now!
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