'Head of the Class': 5 things you need to know about the comedy series on HBO Max

Like high school isn't difficult already, a group of uber-smart teenagers is faced with an even bigger problem; their teacher wants them to live life, not bother about grades
UPDATED NOV 1, 2021
The cast of 'Head of the Class' (IMDb)
The cast of 'Head of the Class' (IMDb)

'Head of the Class' is a reboot of the original 1980s comedy, created by Rich Eustis and Michael Elias. Get ready for half-hour episodes packed with laughs and high school drama, as the comedy series is all set with a 10-episode series, to air on HBO Max.

The comedy tells us the story of a bunch of overambitious kids in high school, and their clash with their biggest challenge yet; their teacher who creates a plan for her students to focus more on experiencing real life, rather than grades. 

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When does 'Head of the Class' release and where can you watch it?

'Head of the Class' releases on November 4, 2021, and can be streamed on HBO Max.

Who stars in the HBO Max series?

Isabella Gomez as Alicia Adams

Isabella Gomez is of Colombian descent, and started working in the acting industry at just 5 years old! Gomez began her training on commercials at the age of 10, while in Florida. She is known for her role in 'Matador', and even made a guest appearance in 'Modern Family'. Gomez is most popularly known for her role as Elena Alvarez on the comedy sitcom, 'One Day at a Time'.

Isabella Gomez (IMDb)

Christa Miller as Principal Maris

Christa Miller has been all about the cameras and the glam life way before she learned to walk; she appeared on the cover of Rebook at the age of 3! Miller went on to pursue a career in modeling and appeared in national magazines while working steadily in both Europe and Japan, and at 16, she landed her first commercial. Miller is known for her TV role on 'Kate & Allie'. Over time, she won a guest role in an episode of 'Northern Exposure', and also had guest roles on 'Seinfeld', 'Party of Five', and 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'. Miller's roles in films include 'Deceived', and 'Love and Happiness'. In 1994, Miller starred in the TV movie, 'Death of a Cheerleader', alongside Kellie Martin.

Christa Miller (IMDb)

The rest of the cast includes Jolie Hoang-Rappaport as Makayla Nguyen, Julian Zane Chowdhury as Jordan 'Drip Lord' Dewalt, Rachel Marsh as Andrea, Robin Givens as Darlene Hayward, Gavin Lewis as Luke Burrows, Katie Beth Hall as Sarah Watson, Kara Luiz as Bethany, Jorge Diaz as Elliot Olsen, Adrian Matthew Escalona as Miles Mendelson, Brandon Severs as Terrell Smith, Dior Goodjohn as Robyn Rook, Sean Philip Glasgow as Chris, Brooke Becker as Jess Plaxton, and Maddie Rien as Besty Glennon. 

Showrunners

The writers of the series are Amy Pocha and Seth Cohen, with Bill Lawrence as the producer. 

Trailer

Watch the trailer below



 

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