Larry David’sCurb Your Enthusiasmmay get a season 13 after all, according to a new update from HBO’s head of comedy. The long-running comedy follows a fictionalized version of David as he crudely navigates the subtleties of social etiquette and normative absurdities. Since its debut in 2000,Curbhas received countless award nominations and won two Emmy Awards for its improvisational style and sharp, cringe-inducing humor.Curb Your Enthusiasmalso featured several iconic guest stars, from Ben Stiller and David Schwimmer to Michael J. Foxx.
Speaking withDeadline, HBO’s head of comedyAmyGravitt revealed that she’s talking about a new season ofCurb Your Enthusiasmwith David. She noted that while the writer-comedian had not yet spoken to HBO about doing another series, she remains open to the possibility and would “love that.” Gravitt’s comments came as a surprise, given previous reports suggesting that David was ready to close the book on the show. Read what she had to say below:
We’ve been chatting. It seems like he’s got some ideas for me.
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Curb May Not Be Over Just Yet
Gravitt’s remarks suggest thatDavid’s creative spark hasn’t burned out just yet.Curb Your Enthusiasmhas often left its future uncertain between seasons, and has been revived multiple times after several year-long hiatuses. It seems the writer-comedian only returns when he feels particularly inspired, but if he does have new ideas brewing, there’s a strong chance HBO will greenlight a 13th season.
It appeared to be the end ofCurb Your Enthusiasmwhen the finale of season 12paralleledSeinfeld’s last episode.Much like theSeinfeldfinale, the final episode ofCurbsees David on trial in an unfamiliar town, facing jail time for breaking an obscure local law. After Larry is initially sent to jail, just like theSeinfeldgang, Jerry Seinfeld was able to get the case thrown out. The final scene sees Larry and his friends on a plane flying back to L.A. and bickering—much like Jerry, George, Kramer, and Elaine, who were left to squabble in their cell.
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Showrunner Jeff Schaffer has also previously revealed that he has discussed continuing the series with David and even considered a possible spinofffeaturing Leon Black. However, he mentioned that “it’s done in its current form,” suggestingthatCurbcould return in a different format, such as an adult animated adaptation. GivenCurb Your Enthusiasm’s ability to constantly reinvent itself, these ongoing discussions open up exciting possibilities for how the show could continue.
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If Larry’s Game, So Are We
Few comedies have the staying power ofCurb Your Enthusiasm. While season 12 appeared to be the final bow, David has always left the door slightly ajar when it comes toCurb. His comedic instincts and perfectionist tendencies coupled with the endless absurdities of modern society mean thatif he feels there’s more to say, it’ll be just as sharp and entertaining as ever. The possibility of anotherCurb Your Enthusiasmseason is exciting to hear—after all, who wouldn’t want to see more of Larry David being, well, Larry David?
