What day and time will 'Lucky Hank' release? And everything else you need to know about AMC drama series
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Lucky Hank', a new drama brought up by AMC, is dropping soon. The series is slated for eight episodes with a run time of 40 to 60 minutes. Once the premiere is out, each new episode will release weekly. The AMC drama includes big names behind cameras. Its showrunners are Aaron Zelman and Paul Lieberstein. 'Lucky Hank' executive producers are Oscar winners Peter Farelly and Mark Johnson. The lead actor is also an executive producer of the show.
'Lucky Hank' previously titled 'Straight Man' is based on the book written by Richard Russo by the same name. The story is about William Henry “Hank” Devereaux Jr, chairman of the English department in the fictional Railton College. For the lead, Bob Odenkirk is returning to AMC. The new series marks Odenkirk's third project with the network. Before 'Lucky Hank', the actor starred in 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul'.
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When will 'Lucky Hank' release?
AMC is dropping the series on Sunday, March 19, on its network and on AMC+.
How to watch 'Lucky Hank'?
The series premieres on AMC network on Sunday, March 19. It will also be available on AMC Plus streaming service as well as BBC America, IFC, and Sundance TV.
What is the plot of 'Lucky Hank'?
The series is based on the book 'Straight Man', the eponymous 1997 novel by Richard Russo. As per IMDB, the plot of the series is, "An English department chairman at an underfunded college, Professor Hank Devereaux toes the line between midlife crisis and full-blown meltdown, navigating the offbeat chaos in his personal and professional life."
Who stars in 'Lucky Hank'?
Bob Odenkirk takes the leading role of Lucky Hank, while Mireille Enos stars as his on-screen wife Lily Devereaux. The cast of the AMC series includes Oscar Nunez, Tom Bower, Kyle MacLachlan, Chris Diamantopoulos, Diedrich Bader, Olivia Scott Welch, Sara Amini, Cedric Yarbrough, and Suzanne Cryer.
What is the buzz around 'Lucky Hank'?
According to Collider, 'Lucky Hank' is based on the 1997 novel by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Russo titled 'Straight Man'. Originally sharing the title with its source material, the series received its new name in early January 2023.
Trailer
Watch the Offical Trailer of 'Lucky Hank' below
