Peacock Releases Trailer for Amy Poehler and Michael Schur's Comedy Series Dig
The 10-episode series, adapted from Kate Myers' novel Excavation, stars Poehler as a star excavator in Greece and features Hugh Laurie.
Peacock has released the trailer for Dig, the comedy series starring Amy Poehler as Elise, a star excavator, according to Collider. The 10-episode show is an adaptation of Kate Myers' 2023 novel Excavation.
Set on an excavation site in Greece, Dig follows four women archaeologists who uncover a priceless artifact and an international conspiracy. The trailer shows Elise's team discovering they are being followed.
Poehler co-created Dig with Michael Schur, and the two serve as co-showrunners alongside J.J. Philbin. The cast includes Antonia Thomas as Clare, Geraldine Viswanathan as Dylan, Fina Strazza as Patty, Kayvan Novak, Jon Pointing and Bonita Friedericy. Hugh Laurie plays Neville, an archaeologist who refuses to step down as head archaeologist.
Poehler previously starred as Leslie Knope in Parks and Recreation for seven seasons, and Schur worked on The Office, Parks and Recreation and Brooklyn and Nine-Nine. Myers' novel Excavation was published in 2023.
Quick answers
What is the Peacock series Dig about?
Dig is a 10-episode comedy set on an excavation site in Greece, following four women archaeologists who uncover a priceless artifact and an international conspiracy.
Who stars in Dig?
Amy Poehler plays Elise, a star excavator. The cast also includes Antonia Thomas, Geraldine Viswanathan, Fina Strazza, Kayvan Novak, Jon Pointing, Bonita Friedericy and Hugh Laurie.
Is Dig based on a book?
Yes, it is adapted from Kate Myers' 2023 novel Excavation.