"Carell is in nearly every scene of the premiere episode, and he lights up the world of the show like a sun in the center of a comedic universe. The characters in his orbit are quite strong in their own right, but here, as in The Office, Carell's unflagging comedy prowess provides the energy that powers the narrative into full-on hilarity."
"Bill Lawrence knows a thing or two about placing a funny-but-conflicted character into the center of a strong ensemble. Lawrence has been on a hot streak of creating shows in which people come together in little chocolate-coated clusters of found family; his narratives often present the world as a friendly, accepting place in which every casual encounter could result in a lifelong friendship."
"Lawrence and Tarses were working on Bad Monkey, they got the idea for Rooster, loosely basing Carell's character on Hiaasen himself. As fathers to daughters who are now independent adults, both Lawrence and Tarses wanted to further explore that dynamic."
Rooster is an HBO comedy series featuring Steve Carell as Greg Russo, a divorced father and author of popular beach reads. Carell's comedic presence dominates the premiere, energizing the entire show and supporting a strong ensemble cast. Co-creator Bill Lawrence specializes in placing funny, conflicted protagonists at the center of ensemble casts built around themes of found family and community. Lawrence and co-creator Matt Tarses, who previously collaborated on Bad Monkey, developed Rooster while exploring the dynamic between fathers and independent adult daughters. The show loosely bases Carell's character on author Carl Hiaasen, reflecting both creators' personal experiences as fathers.
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