Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Curb Your Enthusiasm season 9: Larry David will be back in new episodes, HBO confirms

“In the immortal words of Julius Caesar, ‘I left, I did nothing, I returned'"

Jacob Stolworthy
Wednesday 15 June 2016 07:49 BST
Comments

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

JB Smoove - the actor behind Curb Your Enthusiasm's greatest supporting character (sorry Jeff) - suggested earlier on this week that Larry David was one step closer to bringing his beloved HBO comedy series back for new episodes.

Well, our prayers have been answered - Variety reports that the premium cable channel has confirmed Curb Your Enthusiasm season nine is a go.

On his decision to return to the series, the Seinfeld creator said: “In the immortal words of Julius Caesar, ‘I left, I did nothing, I returned'."

The acclaimed series - revered as one of the greatest modern day comedies - stars David as a heightened version of himself. The tongue-in-cheek comedy, solid roster of supporting actors and impressive cameos embedded the show, which first aired in 2000, as a cult favourite.

New episodes have been teased for some time now with Larry having taunted former HBI president Michael Lombardo with a notebook of Curb ideas. Asking him if he should "emotionally get Curb out of [his] head," Larry told Lombardo: "No, no, no, no, no."

Larry's really picked his moment: Lombardo stepped down as programming president last month.

New president Casey Bloys said: “We’re thrilled that Larry has decided to do a new season of ‘Curb’ and can’t wait to see what he has planned.

There is no current word on when to expect season nine, but rest assured we'll let you know as soon as any details surface.

Until then, watch a compilation of Susie Essman losing her temper with Larry.


Pretttttaaaaay good, indeed. The countdown begins.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in