Steph Curry Stars in New Comedy Mockumentary ‘Mr. Throwback’
Logline
Peacock premieres the trailer for “Mr. Throwback,” a comedy series featuring NBA legend Stephen Curry and actor Adam Pally in a hilarious sports mockumentary set to debut on August 8, 2024.
Breakdown
- Peacock unveils trailer for “Mr. Throwback,” a scripted comedy series.
- Airing from August 8, 2024.
- Directed by David Wain.
- Inspired by classic mockumentaries.
Plot Beats
“Mr. Throwback” follows Danny, a down-on-his-luck memorabilia dealer, as he reunites with his sixth-grade basketball teammate, NBA star Stephen Curry. Despite a lackluster career, Danny is revered by Curry for his “legendary throwback skills.”
Cast and Crew
- Adam Pally as Danny
- Stephen Curry
- Ego Nwodim
- Adyen Mayeri as Samantha
- Tracy Letts
- Layla Scalisi
- Tien Tran
- Rich Sommer
Buzz and Highlights
Steph Curry comments on the series: “I’m looking forward to viewers getting to see me play a version of myself no one has ever seen before.” This new mockumentary is a fresh take on the buddy comedy genre, drawing inspiration from hits like “Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story.”
Production Notes
- Created by David Caspe, Matthew Libman, and Daniel Libman of “Happy Endings.”
- Directed by David Wain, known for “Wet Hot American Summer” and “Role Models.”
- Produced by Unanimous Media and Universal Television.
- Stephen Curry is one of the executive producers.
Closing Credits
Catch “Mr. Throwback” streaming exclusively on Peacock starting August 8, 2024. Don’t miss out on what might be the comedy hit of the summer.
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