Josh Hutcherson has been cast in a lead role for Rachel Sennott's untitled HBO comedy series, replacing Miles Robbins after changes were made following the pilot's filming. The series, initially ordered as a pilot in March 2024 and picked up in September, features a story about a group of codependent friends reuniting and dealing with changes brought by time apart, ambition, and new relationships. Other stars include Jordan Firstman, Odessa A'Zion, and True Whitaker, with guest appearances by Leighton Meester and Quenlin Blackwell. This marks Hutcherson's return to a regular television role since the conclusion of 'Future Man' in 2020, and he recently guest-starred on Apple TV+'s 'The Studio'. Additionally, he is set to reprise his role in 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2'.

Josh Hutcherson, at 32, joins the cast of Rachel Sennott's untitled comedy series on HBO, taking over a role from Miles Robbins after the pilot was modified and the series was picked up.

The show was initially ordered as a pilot in March 2024 and later ordered to series in September, following a storyline that explores how a codependent friend group reunites and navigates changes due to time apart, ambition, and new relationships.

Alongside Hutcherson, the series will feature Jordan Firstman, Odessa A'Zion, and True Whitaker, with guest stars including Leighton Meester and TikTok star Quenlin Blackwell.

This project marks Hutcherson's return to a television series regular role since his appearance in 'Future Man', which ended in 2020, although he appeared recently as a guest on Apple TV+'s 'The Studio'.

Hutcherson is also slated to return in 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2', building on his ongoing involvement in the popular film franchise.

The series is scheduled to debut later this year, offering audiences an exploration of evolving friendships and personal growth among its central characters.

Hutcherson's involvement suggests a strategic recasting choice likely aimed at enhancing the show's appeal and dynamic, considering his previous successful roles and fan base.

Josh Hutcherson has joined the cast of an upcoming HBO series in a recasting!

The 32-year-old will take over a lead role in Rachel Sennott‘s untitled comedy series, Deadline has revealed.

Josh is taking over a role from Miles Robbins after the role underwent some changes after the pilot was filmed and the series was picked up.

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Also set to star in the series are Jordan Firstman, Odessa A’Zion and True Whitaker, with Leighton Meester and TikTok star Quenlin Blackwell serving as guest stars.

The untitled series was first ordered as a pilot back in March 2024, and it was ordered to series in September.

In the show, “a codependent friend group reunites, navigating how the time apart, ambition, and new relationships have changed them,” and it is set to debut later this year.

This will mark Josh‘s on-screen return to television in a series regular role since Future Man, which ended in 2020. He recently guest starred on Apple TV+’s The Studio.

He is also set to return for the Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 – Check out the first teaser trailer!