Nahnatchka Khan (Totally Killer, Always Be My Maybe) and Maurice Marable (Insecure: The End, Three Men, and a Baby) are set to direct Peacock’s upcoming series, Laid, with Stephanie Hsu serving as both executive producer and lead. This dark comedy boasts a talented ensemble cast alongside Hsu, and its release date is just around the corner.
Peacock has also released the official trailer of this series, which will have you hooked to the screen, and so far, this series appears to be the perfect binge.
What is the Plot of Laid?
The series revolves around Ruby, a woman who is forced to confront her past, more particularly the men she has slept with after several of them start dropping dead in unusual ways, and she, and her best friend, realize that these deaths might be connected to Ruby.
As Ruby revisits her past lovers, she finds herself falling for someone new, but can she act on it without breaking the curse? Watch the trailer to find out more!
The Cast of Laid
The very talented and beloved Stephanie Hsu will be taking over the lead in Laid as she plays the role of the titular character, Ruby. Hsu is best known for her performances in titles like Everything Everywhere All at Once, Joy Ride, The Wild Robot, The Fall Guy, American Born Chinese, and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Joining Hsu in the cast of Laid are Zosia Mamet (Girls, The Decameron),
Tommy Martinez (Good Trouble, NCIS: Los Angeles), Michael Angarano (The Forbidden Kingdom, Gentlemen Broncos), Chloe Fineman (Megalopolis, Saturday Night Live), Simu Liu (Kim’s Convenience, Jackpot!), Ryan Pinkston (Full of It, Delirium), and Finneas O’Connell (Glee, Turning Red) among many others.
When and Where Can You Watch Laid?
As we mentioned earlier, the official release date of Laid is just around the corner as the upcoming series is slated to be released on December 19, 2024.
It’s to die for! Wait…..#Laid drops December 19 on Peacock. pic.twitter.com/0LwlU1DRAr
— Peacock (@peacock) November 22, 2024
All episodes of the series will be released on the same date and will be exclusively available to stream on Peacock. Laid screams “binge-worthy”, so don’t forget to mark your calendars!
Conclusion
If the trailer is any indication of the humor we can expect from Laid, then the bar has been set incredibly high. We’re eagerly anticipating the chance to see Hsu’s talent shine once again. Share your thoughts on the series so far in the comments below!