Steve Carell returns, but this time, with a notebook, a new nickname, and a campus full of mayhem. The next comedy HBO is set to drop is Rooster, where Steve Carell plays a former famous writer who is attempting to begin anew. Created by Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses, Rooster will be a combination of warm and emotional situations along with funny, slightly ridiculous ones related to family, teaching, and rebuilding your life.The initial glimpses reveal Carell performing every kind of role, from silent dad scenes to slapstick comedy. The general atmosphere is that of a heartwarming family tale and cold and snappy workplace jokes, which Lawrence is quite experienced in delivering. In case you liked the emotional sweetness of Ted Lasso but are ready to switch to a more bookish, small-town college flavor, then Rooster would be the perfect one for your next binge-watching sessions.Rooster: when and where to watch View this post on Instagram Instagram PostHBO has assured that Rooster will be released sometime in March 2026. It is an HBO Original, meaning it can be viewed on the HBO TV channel, or it can be streamed at any time on HBO Max. The first season of Rooster will consist of 10 episodes, which is a decent duration for a fun comedy that is character-driven and not too long to allow silly side plots or feel dragged.HBO has not confirmed an exact date for the premiere or how the episodes will be released: weekly or all at once. However, since we already know the release month, we can expect to receive a high number of updates through trailers, interviews, and other promos in the weeks prior to the release of the show.Cast and premiseCharly Clive - Source: GettyGreg Russo, portrayed by Steve Carell, is at the center of Rooster. He is a famous fiction author who comes to an elite college for his book reading, but eventually gets sucked into campus life and into the complicated world of his adult daughter. Charly Clive stars as the daughter of Greg, Katie, and there are other cast members like Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, John C. McGinley, and even Lauren Tsai.Greg is depicted as a man who is at a crossroads in his life. He’s famous for his easy-to-read, popular novels and even had a few nicknames that gave the show its title. We will see him experience reinvention, embarrassing moments, and unexpected friendships on the campus. The emotional core of the show is the father-daughter duo, and the weird professors, melodramatic students, and odd campus politics will provide plenty of additional fun and conflict.At first glance, it becomes evident that the show is a combination of traditional Steve Carell's physical comedy and more emotional scenes. The series appears to strike a balance between humor and character development, allowing the relationships to be the driving force of the narrative.What to expectIt is not only the big names that make this forthcoming HBO series exciting, but also the team and the tone they are pursuing. Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses have a reputation for working on friendly, humorous shows with excellent ensemble chemistry. Add to that the talent of Steve Carell to portray heartfelt, clumsy, lovable characters, and you have a series that is probably filled with good-natured humor as opposed to cruel jokes.It is anticipated that the show will cover themes like starting over later in life, the peculiarities of the academic environment, and the familiarity of conflicts between parents and adult children. Typically, Lawrence incorporates humorous elements into his work alongside a serious emotional underpinning, so Rooster could end up being a contender in the awards season should it continue in that tone.Another thing to keep an eye out for is the way HBO releases it; weekly drops could maintain a consistent buzz, whereas releasing all the episodes together may generate greater hype. In either case, Rooster is likely shaping up to be among the most discussed comedies on HBO.For more such insights on Rooster, keep following SoapCentral.