Netflix has shared the first look and exciting details of a new sports comedy coming very soon on the platform.
The world’s biggest streaming service has already had a stellar start to 2025, with dramas like American Primeval, the return of XO, Kitty and the upcoming second season of The Night Agent all dropping in January.
Subscribers now have another essential new series to add to their watchlist and it’s one that romantic-comedy fans won’t want to miss.
Rom-com queen Kate Hudson leads her first series, Running Point, this February, after recently starring in the streamer’s hit sequel Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery back in 2022.
The streamer has just revealed its exciting first look, featuring Hudson looking glam in a red suit as Isla Gordon, the new president of the fictional world famous basketball team, the Los Angeles Waves.
Netflix drops first look at ‘bold’ new comedy led by Hollywood star (Image: NETFLIX)
Will Isla have bit off more than she can chew, or will she be able to lead the Waves to victory?
Meanwhile, she’ll also have a huge serving of family drama to deal with on the side of her demanding new career.
A synopsis reads: “When a scandal forces her brother to resign, Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson) is appointed president of the Los Angeles Waves, one of the most storied professional basketball franchises, and her family business.
“Ambitious and often overlooked, Isla will have to prove to her skeptical brothers, the board, and the larger sports community that she was the right choice for the job.”
This promising new series comes from the minds of comedy legends Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen, plus co-creator Elaine Ko, who has worked on massive hits like Modern Family and Only Murders in the Building.
Glass Onion star Kate Hudson steps into her new role with Netflix (Image: NETFLIX)
Brenda Song and Kate Hudson (Image: NETFLIX)
Rounding out the main cast are Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Toby Sandeman, Chet Hanks, Jay Ellis and Max Greenfield.
Several images have been released from the new series, promising a behind-the-scenes look at the ins and outs of sports management plus plenty of basketball action.
Tom Hanks’ son Chet Hanks seems to be portraying one of the Waves’ star players, while New Girl star Max Greenfield is seen raising a glass with Hudson’s character Isla.
Max Greenfield and Kate Hudson (Image: NETFLIX)
Cast of Running Point including Chet Hanks (Image: NETFLIX)
You’ll also recognise Suite Life of Zack and Cody star Brenda Song from The Social Network and recent awards hopeful The Last Showgirl with Pamela Anderson.
Will you be tuning into Running Point next month? Rom-com icon Hudson, who’s starred in the likes of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Fool’s Gold, could be reason enough and there’s plenty of other talent both behind and in front of the camera.
No trailer has been released just yet, but stay on the lookout as will undoubtedly have more details dropping soon.
Running Point will be released Friday, February 27th on .