Dig (upcoming TV series)
| Dig | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Television comedy |
| Created by | Michael Schur Amy Poehler |
| Based on | Excavations by Kate Myers |
| Written by | Michael Schur Amy Poehler J. J. Philbin |
| Starring | Amy Poehler Geraldine Viswanathan Fina Strazza Antonia Thomas Hugh Laurie |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Michael Schur Amy Poehler J. J. Philbin Morgan Sackett Dave Becky David Miner Sharon Jackson Kate Arend Jordan Grief Kate Myers |
| Production companies | |
| Original release | |
| Network | Peacock |
Dig is an upcoming television comedy series created by Michael Schur and Amy Poehler. The series is based on the 2023 novel Excavations by Kate Myers. Myers will also be an executive producer on the show.[1]
Premise
Four archaeologists are working at an excavation site in Greece when they discover a secret that puts them in the midst of an international conspiracy.[1][2]
Cast
- Amy Poehler
- Geraldine Viswanathan as Dylan, who after a five-year absence, returns to the dig in Greece on a whim to take care of some unfinished business.
- Fina Strazza as Patty, the undergraduate assistant to Laurie’s Neville, a British professor who sincerely loves archaeology. Patty is in way over her head and the dig represents the first time she has ever been outside of the U.S.
- Antonia Thomas as Clare, who oversees the dig site’s lab/museum as head preservationist. She’s most comfortable in a world of privilege and is slightly off-foot in the casual cargo-clad world of the dig.
- Hugh Laurie as Neville, a British professor who sincerely loves archaeology and strives to uphold the traditions of this dying profession. He fancies himself an inspiring mentor to everyone who works at the site.
Production
In May 2025, Peacock announced that Schur and Poehler would be creating a new comedy series for the streaming service based on Myers's novel. Poehler would also star.[2] It was the pair's first collaboration since the 2009 television series Parks and Recreation, which Schur created and Poehler starred in. J.J. Philbin, a screenwriter and Schur's wife, was announced as an executive producer and writer.
In December 2025, it was announced that Hugh Laurie and Geraldine Viswanathan had joined the cast alongside Poehler, later joined by Fina Strazza and Antonia Thomas to round up the main cast.[3][4][5][6]
Release
The show will be released on Peacock.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Otterson, Joe (2025-05-07). "'Parks and Recreation' Alums Amy Poehler, Mike Schur Reunite for Peacock Comedy Series 'Dig'". Variety. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ^ a b "Amy Poehler and Mike Schur Reunite for New Peacock Comedy 'Dig'". Peacock. 2025-05-07. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ^ Otterman, Joe (December 11, 2025). "Hugh Laurie Joins Amy Poehler, Mike Schur Peacock Comedy Series 'Dig'". Variety. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (2025-12-15). "Geraldine Viswanathan Joins Amy Poehler In Peacock Comedy Series 'Dig'". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-12-16.
- ^ White, Peter (2025-12-17). "Fina Strazza Joins Peacock Comedy 'Dig'". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (2025-12-19). "'The Good Doctor's Antonia Thomas Joins Amy Poehler Peacock Comedy 'Dig'". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-12-19.