How to Be a Bookie

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How to Be a Bookie
Genre Comedy
Created by Chuck Lorre
Written by
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Chuck Lorre
  • Nick Bakay
  • Sebastian Maniscalco
  • Judi Marmel
Camera setup Single-camera
Production companies
Original release
Network Max

How to Be a Bookie is an upcoming American comedy series created by Chuck Lorre and starring Charlie Sheen and Sebastian Maniscalco. The series is set to premiere on Max on November 30, 2023.

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Cast

Production

On October 4, 2022, it was announced that HBO Max had given an eight-episode straight-to-series order to a comedy series created by Chuck Lorre. It was also announced that Sebastian Maniscalco would star in a leading role in the series. [1] [2]

On November 7, 2022, it was announced that Omar Dorsey, Andrea Anders, Vanessa Ferlito and Jorge Garcia had joined the cast. [3] On December 13, 2022, it was announced that Maxim Swinton had also joined the cast. [4] On April 17, 2023, Charlie Sheen joined the cast in a recurring role. [5]

Chuck Lorre (through his Chuck Lorre Productions banner), Nick Bakay, Sebastian Maniscalco and Judi Marmel are executive-producing the series for Warner Bros. Television. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (October 4, 2022). "Chuck Lorre Bookie Comedy Starring Sebastian Maniscalco Gets HBO Max Series Order". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 13, 2022.
  2. Goldberg, Lesley (October 4, 2022). "Chuck Lorre Sets Sebastian Maniscalco Bookie Comedy at HBO Max". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved October 13, 2022.
  3. Petski, Denise (November 7, 2022). "Chuck Lorre Bookie Comedy Adds Omar J. Dorsey, Andrea Anders, Vanessa Ferlito, Jorge Garcia To Cast". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  4. Porter, Rick (December 13, 2022). "Chuck Lorre's 'How to Be a Bookie' Adds Maxim Swinton (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  5. Andreeva, Nellie (April 17, 2023). "Charlie Sheen Reunites With Chuck Lorre, Joins Max Comedy Series 'How To Be A Bookie'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 17, 2023.