HBO Orders Comedy Pilot from Issa Rae, Her First Project at the Network Since 'Insecure'

HBO has ordered a comedy pilot written and executive produced by Issa Rae, roughly 10 years after her series 'Insecure' premiered on the network, Variety reported on 25 August 2026. The untitled pilot follows a barber and an up-and-coming boxer navigating professional boxing in Las Vegas. A pilot order means HBO films one episode before deciding on a full series. No casting or production start has been announced.