Can Steph Curry make a splash with his new sitcom?
Briefly

After watching the phenomenal athlete's self-effacing performance in Peacock's amiable mockumentary series Mr. Throwback, the answer's a qualified yes. Just don't expect another Daniel Day-Lewis in the making.
What makes Curry's transition smooth and successful is that the Golden State Warriors lands a role that fits him snugly: playing himself. And he is as you'd expect and hope absolutely charming and funny in this carefully crafted production.
The premise of Mr. Throwback allows for leads writers and executive producers Happy Endings alums David Caspe, Matthew and Daniel Libman the ripe old chance to comment and sometimes riff on fame, the wellness community, the public's thirst for celeb docuseries, addiction, friendships, the trappings of celebrity and the trappings of wanting to live the life of a celebrity.
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