HBO Releases Teaser for Obama-Larry David Comedy Series

A teaser trailer for the upcoming HBO sketch comedy series "Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness" was released Thursday, featuring former President Barack Obama and comedian Larry David bantering about their collaboration on the project.

In the clip, posted to HBO's account on the social platform X, Obama says, "I’ve sat across the table from some of the world’s most difficult leaders and wrestled with some of the globe’s most intractable problems. Nothing has prepared me for working with Larry David. I’m just a producer on this show so I don’t have to deal with him day-to-day, but still, it’s a lot." David then enters the frame, greeting Obama as "44" and asking if he can list him as his medical emergency contact, reasoning that hospital staff would prioritize help upon seeing the name.

The seven-episode limited series, written and executive produced by David with direction from his longtime collaborator Jeff Schaffer, spotlights overlooked figures and absurd moments in U.S. history. Its official logline reads: "President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honor America’s 250th anniversary and celebrate the unique history of our nation on this special occasion. But then Larry David...