Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are teaming up with Seinfeld creator Larry David for a new HBO TV show.
The unlikely team will be collaborating on a still-untitled sketch comedy for the network, which will explore American history.
“President and Mrs. Obama intended to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary and highlight our nation’s distinct history on this notable occasion… Yet, then Larry David made a call,” announced the network on Thursday.
The six-episode series will be written by David, 78, and his longtime Curb Your Enthusiasm partner, Jeff Schaffer, who is also set to direct.
“I’ve negotiated with some of the world’s toughest leaders and tackled some of our most challenging issues,” Obama, 63, jokingly remarked in a statement.
“Working with Larry David has prepared me for nothing,” noted the father of two—whose wife recently added to the divorce rumors on her podcast—in a playful statement.
Former President Barack Obama, 63, and his wife Michelle Obama, 61, are teaming up with Seinfeld creator Larry David, 78, for a new HBO TV show; The couple pictured 2019
The unlikely team will be collaborating on a still-untitled sketch comedy for the network, which will explore American history; David pictured 2022
Meanwhile David shared, ‘Once Curb ended, I celebrated with a three-day foam party. After a violent allergic reaction to the suds, I yearned to return to my simple life as a beekeeper, harvesting organic honey from the wildflowers in my meadow. Alas, one day my bees mysteriously vanished.’
‘And so, it is with a heavy heart that I return to television, hoping to ease the loss of my beloved hive.’
The show will feature some stars from Curb Your Enthusiasm as well as other ‘noteworthy guest stars’ according to HBO.
The project will be produced by the Obamas’ production company, Higher Ground.
The Obamas, David, Schaffer, Vinnie Malhotra and Ethan Lewis will serve as executive producers.
The project marks David’s return to television, a year after his long-running HBO series, Curb Your Enthusiasm, concluded its 12th and final season.
It also marks what is believed to be the first production from Higher Ground outside of its deal with Netflix, which the Obamas’ company expanded in June 2024.
A date for the premiere of the new series has not yet been announced.
‘It’s hard to remember a time before Curb, or without Larry David’s perspective on modern life,’ HBO’s Executive VP of Programming said in a statement.
‘We’re thrilled that Larry is coming back to HBO, this time with Higher Ground, to give us a glimpse at our shared history as we celebrate our Semiquincentennial.’
‘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 called,’ the network announced on Thursday
‘I’ve sat across the table from some of the world’s most difficult leaders and wrestled with some of our most intractable problems. Nothing has prepared me for working with Larry David,’ Obama humorously said in a statement; Pictured 2015
The series will be written by David and his longtime Curb Your Enthusiasm partner, Jeff Schaffer, who is also set to direct; Schaffer and David pictured in 2021
The project marks David’s return to television, a year after his long-running HBO series, Curb Your Enthusiasm, concluded its 12th and final season; (L-R) David, Jerry Seinfeld, Michael Richards, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Jason Alexander seen in a promo image for the show
‘The characters Larry is playing didn’t change history. In fact, they were largely ignored by history. And that’s a good thing,’ Schaffer added.
The Curb Your Enthusiasm series finale aired in April 2024, after 12 seasons.
Over his career, David has received more than 30 Primetime Emmy nominations for his work on both Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Since the end of his presidency, Barack and Michelle have remained active, focusing on philanthropy, media production, and writing.
Both have also written bestselling books.
Michelle’s memoir, Becoming, was published in 2018, meanwhile Barack’s memoir, A Promised Land, was released in 2020.
Michelle has also been busy with her podcast, called ‘IMO’, which she launched with her brother and co-host, Craig Robinson, in March 2025.
