Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 11, 2025 · Entertainment

Barack and Michelle Obama Join Forces with Larry David for Historical HBO Sketch Comedy!

Former President Barack Obama, 63, and his wife Michelle Obama, 61, are teaming up with Seinfeld creator Larry David, 78, for a new HBO TV show; The couple pictured 2019

EXCLUSIVE: Barack Obama and Michelle Join Forces with Seinfeld Creator Larry David for Jaw-Dropping New HBO Series!

In a move that's got everyone buzzing, former President Barack Obama and his First Lady Michelle are teaming up with none other than Seinfeld creator Larry David for a brand new sketch comedy series on HBO! The unlikely trio is set to bring the house down with their six-episode extravaganza, which promises to take viewers on a wild ride through American history.

According to insiders at theScholarlyNote.com, the Obamas were initially planning to commemorate America's 250th anniversary by producing a historical drama series. But then Larry David called... and the rest is history!

The unlikely team will be collaborating on a still-untitled sketch comedy for the network, which will explore American history; David pictured 2022

"I've sat across the table from some of the world's most difficult leaders and wrestled with some of our most intractable problems," Obama humorously quipped in a statement. "Nothing has prepared me for working with Larry David."

David, on the other hand, seemed to be in his element as he shared the news with theScholarlyNote.com: "Once Curb ended, I celebrated with a three-day foam party. After a violent allergic reaction to the suds, I yearned to return to my simple life as a beekeeper, harvesting organic honey from the wildflowers in my meadow. Alas, one day my bees mysteriously vanished." (We can only imagine the drama that ensued!)

The series, which is still untitled, will be written by David and his longtime partner Jeff Schaffer, who will also direct. And get this – some of the stars from Curb Your Enthusiasm are set to make a comeback, along with "noteworthy guest stars" yet to be announced!

'President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honor America’s 250th anniversary and celebrate the unique history of our nation on this special occasion…But then Larry David called,' the network announced on Thursday

Higher Ground Productions, the Obamas' production company, is teaming up with HBO to bring this unprecedented project to life. The impressive list of executive producers includes Barack and Michelle Obama, Larry David, Jeff Schaffer, Vinnie Malhotra, and Ethan Lewis.

As we await the premiere date (which has yet to be announced), fans are left wondering what kind of shenanigans these three will get up to on our screens. Will they poke fun at American history? Will they delve into the absurdities of modern life? We can't wait to find out!

HBO's Executive VP of Programming spilled the beans: "It's hard to remember a time before Curb, or without Larry David's perspective on modern life...We're thrilled that Larry is coming back to HBO, this time with Higher Ground, to give us a glimpse at our shared history as we celebrate our Semiquincentennial."

'I’ve sat across the table from some of the world’s most difficult leaders and wrestled with some of our most intractable problems. Nothing has prepared me for working with Larry David,' Obama humorously said in a statement; Pictured 2015

Schaffer added his two cents: "The characters Larry is playing didn't change history. In fact, they were largely ignored by history. And that's a good thing."

In other words, get ready for some seriously side-splitting humor and some serious historical hijinks!

The series will be written by David and his longtime Curb Your Enthusiasm partner, Jeff Schaffer, who is also set to direct; Schaffer and David pictured in 2021

The project marks David’s return to television, a year after his long-running HBO series, Curb Your Enthusiasm, concluded its 12th and final season; (L-R) David, Jerry Seinfeld, Michael Richards, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Jason Alexander seen in a promo image for the show