Issa Rae Lands HBO Pilot Order For Half-Hour Male Friendship Comedy Set In World Of Vegas Boxing

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HBO has ordered a new half-hour comedy pilot from Issa Rae, the creator of Insecure. Titled Untitled Male Friendship Show, the series is written and executive produced by Rae. Set in the world of Las Vegas boxing, the plot follows Menzel, a 30-year-old barber and aspiring sports manager. Menzel serves as the professional best friend to JB, an up-and-coming boxer, as the duo navigates themes of ambition, insecurity, and loneliness within their professional lives.