Christopher Guest’s newest project, Mascots, will premiere on Netflix on October 13. That’s huge news to fans of the legendary filmmaker. Guest’s entirely improvised comedies Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, and For Your Consideration spawned legions of fans. The comedy revels in the world of competitive sports mascots as they vie for the prestigious Gold Fluffy.
The series stars many of Guest’s usual stable of actors plus a few new faces. Jane Lynch, Parker Posey, Fred Willard, Ed Begley Jr., Christopher Moynihan, Don Lake, Brad Williams, Zach Woods, Chris O’Dowd, Susan Yeagley, Sarah Baker, Tom Bennett, Kerry Godliman, Bob Balaban, Jennifer Coolidge, Michael Hitchcock, Maria Blasucci, John Michael Higgins and Jim Piddock are all tapped to star.
Check out the date announcement below and stay tuned to AwardsDaily TV for the full trailer reveal. Mascots premieres exclusively on Netflix on October 13.