Shane Paul McGhie, Dasan Frazier to Lead Issa Rae's HBO Comedy Pilot
Shane Paul McGhie and Dasan Frazier are set as leads in Issa Rae's untitled male friendship comedy pilot at HBO, with Prentice Penny as showrunner.
Shane Paul McGhie and Dasan Frazier have been cast as the leads in Issa Rae's untitled male friendship comedy pilot at HBO, Deadline reports.
Rae wrote and executive produces the pilot. Prentice Penny will serve as showrunner, executive producer and director of the pilot.
Jax Clark executive produces for Hoorae, alongside A Penny For Your Thoughts and Jonathan Berry and Dave Becky for 3 Arts Entertainment.
Frazier most recently appeared in A Different World, which was renewed by Netflix for a second season in October 2025. He will also be seen in a recurring role in Delphi, Prime Video's new series out of the Creed universe, from Michael B. Jordan's Outlier Society.
Quick answers
Who stars in Issa Rae's HBO comedy pilot?
Shane Paul McGhie and Dasan Frazier are set as the leads.
Who is the showrunner of Issa Rae's HBO pilot?
Prentice Penny will serve as showrunner, executive producer and pilot director.
What has Dasan Frazier appeared in?
He most recently appeared in A Different World, renewed by Netflix for a second season, and will have a recurring role in Prime Video's Delphi.