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Kate Hudson Takes on Basketball Empire in New Series
13 May
Summary
- Running Point, inspired by Jeanie Buss' time, is filming in Los Angeles.
- The series stars Kate Hudson as a woman leading a men's basketball team.
- Netflix renewal comes after season two's strong performance in global top 10.
The Netflix series 'Running Point,' loosely inspired by Jeanie Buss' tenure with the Lakers, will continue its production in Los Angeles. The show centers on a woman, portrayed by Kate Hudson, who assumes control of a professional men's basketball team. This renewal arrives approximately three weeks after the premiere of its second season in April.
'Running Point' has demonstrated significant viewership success, holding a spot within Netflix's top 10 English-language series globally for the past three weeks. The creative team includes writers and executive producers Mindy Kaling, David Stassen, and Ike Barinholtz, with Stassen also serving as showrunner. Executive producers also include Hudson, Howard Klein, Jeanie Buss, and Linda Rambis. Warner Bros. Television is producing the series.
Separately, 'My Life With the Walter Boys,' another popular show, has also seen sustained success, with its second season spending five weeks in Netflix's global top 10. Showrunner Melanie Halsall expressed excitement for a fourth season of her series, promising more 'delicious, romantic, sexy and messy stories' for the audience.
