Kate Hudson is returning to our screens in what looks to be a wholesome, feminist Netflix TV series with women's sport at the centre. We love to see it – especially as we've not got a trailer to obsess over.
Running Point – a 10-episode series executive produced and co-written by Mindy Kaling – tells the story of an “overlooked” woman (played by Kate) who becomes president of her family business, a basketball franchise named the Los Angeles Waves.
Starring Julianne Moore and Meghann Fahy, it looks to be an "incisive, sexy, and darkly funny exploration of women, power and class".
She must prove herself to the sports world, her family and all those who doubt her that she can step up to the job.
Here's everything we know so far about Running Point.
Running Point plot
Netflix's plot synopsis reads as follows: "When a scandal forces her brother to resign, Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson) is appointed president of the Los Angeles Waves, one of the most storied professional basketball franchises, and her family business.
“Ambitious and often overlooked, Isla will have to prove to her sceptical brothers, the board, and the larger sports community that she was the right choice for the job. Over the course of the series, she sets out to do just that — especially in the unpredictable, male-dominated world of sports.
"From the hitmaking team of Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen, Running Point puts a bold twist on the underdog comedy.”
Running Point cast
Joining Kate on the cast of Netflix's Running Point are Brenda Song (The Last Showgirl), Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Toby Sandeman, Chet Hanks, Jay Ellis and New Girl's Max Greenfield.
According to Netflix's TUDUM, Brenda Song will play Ali Lee, described as “the Waves’ intimidating chief of staff” and the character who “knows where the bodies are buried”.
“She understands the complex politics surrounding the Gordon family, having known Isla since they shared a dorm room in college,” the character description continues. “She’s funny, tough, and even the biggest guy on the team is scared of her.”
Max Greenfield, meanwhile, will play Kate's character Isla's fiancé, who cheers her on from behind the scenes and is described as “a good-natured paediatrician who enthusiastically supports his love”. Adorable.
Deadline has also reported that Justin Theroux will make a guest appearance, but this has not been confirmed on IMDB.
Running Point release date
All episodes of Running Point will drop on Netflix on 27 February.
Running Point trailer
Here it is. From the looks of the trailer, Running Point looks to be full of sass, laughs and – hopefully – reminders that women can smash the business world too. There's also, interestingly, mention of “nepo baby” discourse, where Kate's Isla is called one, as well as a “nepo crone” because she's not perceived as a young woman – or “old” as her middle-aged advisors call her. So much to unpack.
Brenda Song's character Ali also comes out with the extremely relatable line: “On behalf of all women don't ever make a mistake, looks bad for all of us.”
We're excited for this one.
