Kate Hudson is back, baby!

The Glass Onion star has appeared in a handful of acting projects in recent years, focusing instead on her music and motherhood. But the undeniable queen of romantic comedies is taking her talents to a new Netflix series titled Running Point, from writer and creator Mindy Kaling.

Kaling has teamed up with her The Mindy Project co-star and friend Ike Barinholtz to create the comedy series, which boasts an excellent cast. With the newly-announced release date of February 27, we’re counting down the days until we can catch this comedy on our screens. Here’s everything you need to know.

What is Running Point about?

Running Point is an ‘underdog story’ with a twist, centred around Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson) and her family business: basketball.

When a scandal forces her brother to resign, Isla is appointed president of the Los Angeles Waves, one of the most storied professional basketball teams. Ambitious and often overlooked, now that she’s stepping up into the family business, Isla has to prove to her sceptical brothers, the board, and the larger sports community that she was the right choice for the job.

The series will also show the broader dynamics of the high-profile positions in the Waves club, along with the key players in the team itself.

From the cast, writing team, and first-look images alone, I have to say this series seems like it will bring the binge-worthy energy and star-power of Nobody Wants This, with a little Ted Lasso dynamic thrown in for #sports.

Kate Hudson stas as Isla Gordon in the new Netflix series Running Point. Image: Netflix.

The vexing problem of being in a three-friend group.

Meet the cast of Running Point…

The 10-episode series stars Kate Hudson in the leading role as Isla Gordon. Joining Hudson in the comedy are Scott MacArthur (No Hard Feelings) and Drew Tarver (The Other Two) as Isla’s two brothers.

Tarver plays Sandy Gordon, the chief financial officer of the Waves who thinks he’s the smartest guy in the room, while MacArthur plays Ness Gordon, the emotionally sensitive general manager of the Waves who has an infectious enthusiasm for ideas both good and bad. A former player who burned out after one season in the pros, Ness now yearns for greatness in the front office to make up for his unremarkable career on the court.

Scott MacArthur, Kate Hudson and Drew Tarver play siblings in Running Point. Image: Netflix.

Her fiancé, Lev Levy, will be played by New Girl star Max Greenfield. Lev is described as a good-natured paediatrician who enthusiastically supports his girl. We love to see it.

Brenda Song (The Suite Life of Zack & Cody) stars as high-level team staffer, Ali, who is described as funny, tough, and very intimidating. Long live Brenda Song!

Brenda Song joins Kate Hudson in Breaking Point. Image: Netflix.

Fabrizio Guido, Toby Sandeman, Chet Hanks, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, and Roberto Sanchez all play various Waves employees and the people close to them. And yes, that is Chet Hanks as in Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson’s quirky and questionable son.

Jay Ellis (Insecure, Top Gun: Maverick) is also appearing in a recurring role, while Justin Theroux (The Leftovers, Charlie’s Angels) has been revealed as a surprising celebrity cameo.

Is there a trailer for Running Point?

Not just yet! But we’re sure to receive one soon, now that the premiere date has been revealed.

When is the Running Point release date?

Running Point will premiere on Netflix on February 27, 2025. Mark your calendars, kids!