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HBO has renewed the late-night comedy series, It’s Florida, Man, for a second season ahead of its season one finale on November 22nd. This irreverent, low-budget anthology comedy proves to be a success for HBO, and its strong performance is expected to inspire more cost-effective comedy shows for the network’s late-night lineup. Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO of HBO and Max Content, has been revamping comedy programming and recognizing that hit dramas often offer higher returns on investment than comedies, he has been seeking a balance between high-budget, star-driven shows and lower-cost, offbeat comedies. This strategy aligns with the broader industry trend of reducing comedy production costs.
HBO's previous low-budget comedy efforts under this strategy include Los Espookys and How To with John Wilson. It's Florida, Man, definetly proves to be a cost-effective success. Despite a scaled-back marketing campaign due to Hurricane Milton, the show attracted 2.3 million average cross-platform viewers, ranking among the top three most-watched series on Max since its October debut. Additionally, critics have favorably received the comedy, with an average 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. From Rough House Pictures (creators of HBO's Eastbound & Down and The Righteous Gemstones) and Range Studios, It's Florida, Man brings to life incredible, real-life stories from the Sunshine State, told directly by its residents. By featuring interviews with everyday Floridians and playful re-enactments starring a rotating cast of actors and comedians, the series highlights the viral, the wacky, and the weird.
Lastly, we have to wait a bit further to get more information as the first season just concluded. In addition, the cast of the show includes Anna Faris, Randall Park, Jake Johnson, Jon Gries, Sam Richardson, Ego Nwodim, Juliette Lewis and Simon Rex.
