HBO renews 'Ballers' and 'Insecure' for one more season

'Ballers' which stars Dwayne Johnson as ex-superstar Spencer Strasmore is on for a fifth season while 'Insecure' that stars Issa Rae will be back for a fourth season
PUBLISHED SEP 6, 2018

HBO has renewed the comedy series 'Ballers' for a fifth season and 'Insecure' for a fourth season, Amy Gravitt, executive vice president, HBO Programming, announced on Thursday.

Exploring the glamorous and often cutthroat world of pro football through a group of past and present players striving to stay in the game, 'Ballers' stars Dwayne Johnson as ex-superstar Spencer Strasmore who has reinvented himself as a financial manager for today’s players.

Created by Stephen Levinson ('Boardwalk Empire'), the hit comedy series returned for its nine-episode fourth season Sunday, August 12.



 

GET THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

Jamie Ding went head-to-head with Patrick Nolan and Leighanna Mixter on Thursday night
2 hours ago
The drama series revolves around the residents of the South Side of Chicago, whose lives become intricately intertwined
4 hours ago
Scarlett Johansson returns to a familiar story in a new role, teaming up with Netflix for a project that promises high-society drama
5 hours ago
The ongoing Wellbrexa storyline is expected to come to an end with the Season 2 finale
5 hours ago
Season 2 of ‘Running Point’ saw Kate Hudson's Isla revive the Los Angeles Industry basketball team, but now Kate Hudson's Isla has more problems.
18 hours ago
Of the few pop culture references in the episode, the best one is Frenchie (Tomer Capone) and Hughie (Jack Quaid) talking about 'The Last of Us.'
18 hours ago
'Abbott Elementary' Season 5 finale had a major Janine and Gregory twist that no one saw coming, and now fans are eager to find out what happens next.
20 hours ago
'Invincible' Season 4 ended with Mark accepting Thragg's proposal to let him and his kind walk among humans on Earth
1 day ago
Season 2 will feature Brian Cox as 'New York Ripper' and Dan Stevens as 'Five Borough Killer.'
1 day ago
The upcoming third season will feature an extensive time jump following the conclusion of the sophomore installment
1 day ago