‘Avenue 5’: Hugh Laurie to Star in HBO Space Comedy | THR News

The transcript discusses Armando Iannucci's new space comedy series 'Avenue 5', starring Hugh Laurie as Captain Ryan Clark. The series is set in the future and has a pilot commitment. Laurie, known for his Emmy-nominated roles in 'House' and 'The Night Manager', expands his collaboration with Iannucci. The production will take place in London, marking Iannucci's return to HBO after 'Veep'. The final season of 'Veep' resumed production after a delay for Julia Louis-Dreyfus's cancer treatment.

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