Dig, the upcoming series from Parks and Recreation dream team Amy Poehler and Mike Schur, is taking shape at Peacock as additional casting for the comedy takes place, with Hugh Laurie set to join Poehler.
Announced in May 2025, the collaboration reunites Poehler and Schur, who memorably collaborated on Parks and Rec, which concluded its run back in 2015. While only a few details about Dig have been revealed, the latest casting announcement and series description offer insight into what viewers can expect. Below, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about the upcoming series Dig, including who else is attached to the series, what it’s about, and when it might arrive on TV screens. Scroll down for a closer look and stay tuned for more details as they’re announced.
When will Dig premiere?
The comedy series will premiere on Peacock, where it will stream exclusively. No official premiere date for the title has been announced by the streamer yet, but stay tuned as we await further details.
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Who will star in Dig?
Amy Poehler was the only cast member announced for Dig until December 2025, when Deadline revealed Hugh Laurie had been tapped to play the male lead opposite Poehler’s character. According to the outlet, Laurie will play a British professor named Neville, who has a passion for archaeology and works to uphold the traditions of the dying profession. Nevill supposedly sees himself as a mentor.
What is Dig about?
According to the series logline for Dig, the show follows four women working at an archaeological dig in Greece who are at wildly different crossroads in their lives. When the team uncovers a long-buried secret with the potential to rewrite history, they find themselves at the center of a high-stakes conspiracy. The show is an adaptation of Kate Myers’ bestselling book, Excavations.
Who makes Dig?
Poehler and Schur serve as co-writers on the pilot and will also write the series Dig alongside J.J. Philbin. Together, Poehler, Schur, and Philbin are executive producing the series with Morgan Sackett, Dave Becky, David Miner, Sharon Jackson, Kate Arend, and Jordan Grief. Meanwhile, author Myers will serve as a co-executive producer. The show hails from Universal Television, a division of Universal Studios Group.
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