Carell Sparks Warm Chaos in Rooster's Premiere
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In HBO's Rooster premiere, Steve Carell anchors a warm, chaotic opening as Greg Russo, a divorced dad and author who drops into his daughter Katie's life at Ludlow College. The episode pairs Carell with Danielle Deadwyler and a strong ensemble (Charly Clive, Phil Dunster) as Greg navigates a messy family crisis—Katie's breakup with Archie, Archie’s pregnancy news, and a dramatic showdown that ends with Katie burning Archie’s house. The premiere leans into Bill Lawrence's found-family energy, delivering sharp humor and heartfelt moments that set up a playful, chaotic series to come.
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