Join Mindy Kaling and Kate Hudson, the award-winning duo behind Netflix’s new comedy, Running Point, for a special conversation with Versha Sharma about the series, plus clips.
When a scandal forces her brother to resign, Isla Gordon (Hudson) is appointed president of the Los Angeles Waves, one of the most storied professional basketball franchises — forcing her to prove to her skeptical family and the sports community at large that she was the right choice for the job.
Executive produced and co-written by Kaling, one of the most gifted voices of her generation, Running Point is a hilarious twist on the underdog comedy.
Recorded March 5th, 2025 at 92NY.
The series about a Jeanie Buss-like woman (Hudson) who takes over as president of a Los Angeles basketball team will premiere Feb. 27. Expect 10 episodes of the comedy from Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen, who is the showrunner.
Here’s the official logline: 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.
The series also stars Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Toby Sandeman, Chet Hanks and Jay Ellis. There’s also a guest spot or two featuring the likes of Max Greenfield and Justin Theroux.
Other EPs are Hudson, Howard Klein (3 Arts Entertainment), Buss and Linda Rambis.
The series is produced by Mindy Kaling’s Kaling International in association with Warner Bros. Television, where Kaling is under an overall deal.
