Dig (2026 TV series)

Dig
GenreComedy
Created byMichael Schur
Amy Poehler
Based on
Excavations
by Kate Myers
StarringAmy Poehler
Geraldine Viswanathan
Fina Strazza
Antonia Thomas
Hugh Laurie
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersMichael Schur
Amy Poehler
J. J. Philbin
Morgan Sackett
Dave Becky
David Miner
Sharon Jackson
Kate Arend
Jordan Grief
Kate Myers
Production companies
Original release
NetworkPeacock

Dig is an upcoming television comedy series created by Michael Schur and Amy Poehler. The series is based on the 2023 novel Excavations by Kate Myers. Myers is also an executive producer on the show.[1]

Premise

Four archaeologists are working at an excavation site in Greece when they discover a secret that puts them in the midst of an international conspiracy.[1][2]

Cast

Main

  • Amy Poehler as Elise
  • Geraldine Viswanathan as Dylan, who after a five-year absence, returns to the dig in Greece on a whim to take care of some unfinished business.
  • Fina Strazza as Patty, the undergraduate assistant to Laurie’s Neville, a British professor who sincerely loves archaeology. Patty is in way over her head and the dig represents the first time she has ever been outside of the U.S.
  • Antonia Thomas as Clare, who oversees the dig site’s lab/museum as head preservationist. She’s most comfortable in a world of privilege and is slightly off-foot in the casual cargo-clad world of the dig.
  • Hugh Laurie as Neville, a British professor who sincerely loves archaeology and strives to uphold the traditions of this venerable profession. He fancies himself an inspiring mentor to everyone who works at the site.

Guest

Production

In May 2025, Peacock announced that Schur and Poehler would be creating a new comedy series for the streaming service based on Myers's novel. Poehler would also star.[2] It was the pair's first collaboration since the 2009 television series Parks and Recreation, which Schur created and Poehler starred in. J.J. Philbin, a screenwriter and Schur's wife, was announced as an executive producer and writer.

In December 2025, it was announced that Hugh Laurie and Geraldine Viswanathan had joined the cast alongside Poehler, later joined by Fina Strazza and Antonia Thomas to round out the main cast.[3][4][5][6]

In August 2026, the series' guest stars were announced including, Kayvan Novak, Jon Pointing and Bonita Friedericy.[7]

Filming began on January 12, 2026[8] and wrapped on May 7, 2026.[9]

Release

The show is scheduled be released on Peacock on November 23, 2026.[7]

References

  1. 1 2 Otterson, Joe (2025-05-07). "'Parks and Recreation' Alums Amy Poehler, Mike Schur Reunite for Peacock Comedy Series 'Dig'". Variety. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
  2. 1 2 "Amy Poehler and Mike Schur Reunite for New Peacock Comedy 'Dig'". Peacock. 2025-05-07. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
  3. ↑ Otterman, Joe (December 11, 2025). "Hugh Laurie Joins Amy Poehler, Mike Schur Peacock Comedy Series 'Dig'". Variety. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
  4. ↑ Kroll, Justin (2025-12-15). "Geraldine Viswanathan Joins Amy Poehler In Peacock Comedy Series 'Dig'". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-12-16.
  5. ↑ White, Peter (2025-12-17). "Fina Strazza Joins Peacock Comedy 'Dig'". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
  6. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (2025-12-19). "'The Good Doctor's Antonia Thomas Joins Amy Poehler Peacock Comedy 'Dig'". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
  7. 1 2 Gomez, Dessi (August 10, 2026). "Peacock Sets Premiere Date For 'Dig' Starring Amy Poehler & Hugh Laurie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
  8. ↑ The Hollywood Reporter [@THR] (January 12, 2026). "Amy Poehler reveals she starts shooting her new comedy with Mike Schur tomorrow, after winning for best podcast at the #GoldenGlobes" (Tweet) – via X (formerly Twitter).
  9. ↑ KP TALENT MANAGEMENT (KPM) [@kptalentmanagement]; eleni [@eleni.mcdonald] (2026-05-06). "🎬 Wrapped! Panos Koronis and Eleni Macdonald have officially completed filming for the upcoming series The Dig for Universal Television & Peacock. An exciting international production filled with mystery, intensity, and an incredible creative team. We're proud to see them be part of this project and can't wait to watch the series come to life on screen. Stay tuned… ⛏️✨ #TheDig #Peacock #UniversalTelevision #PanosKoronis #EleniMacdonald". Retrieved 2026-05-26 – via Instagram.
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