Issa Rae Sets HBO Pilot About Male Friendship and Pro Boxers in Las Vegas

10 years after Issa Rae’s seminal comedy series “Insecure” premiered on HBO, the network has ordered a new comedy pilot written and executive produced by Rae. Currently being referred to as “Untitled Male Friendship Show,” the official logline says that the show follows “Menzel, a 30-year-old barber, aspiring sports ma

EXCLUSIVE: HBO has ordered Untitled Male Friendship Show, a new half-hour comedy pilot from the creator of their Peabody Award-winning comedy Insecure, Issa Rae. Written and exec produced by Rae, the pilot centers on Menzel, a 30-year-old barber, aspiring sports manager, and professional best friend to JB, an up-and-co