Sebastian Maniscalco Show has no season 3
All bets are switched off.
“Bookie” was canceled by Max after two seasons, Variety has learned exclusively.
The Comedy series played Sebastian Maniscalco as an experienced bookmaker in Los Angeles who has to fight to survive the legalization of sports gambling while navigating unstable customers. Made by Chuck Lorre and Nick Bakay, the show premiered at the Warner Bros. Discovery Streamer in November 2023 and debuted his second season in December 2024.
“For two seasons, makers Chuck Lorre and Nick Bakay and their hilarious cast, laughed by Sebastian Maniscalco, laughed at us while they retracting the curtain over the world of sports betting,” said a Max spokesperson in a statement. “We are not moving ahead with a third season, but we are grateful that we have worked with such a brilliant team on this laugh outdoors.”
“Bookie” also played Omar Dorsey as Rayfield “Ray” Ballard, Andrea Anders such as Sandra, Vanessa Ferlito as Lorraine Colavito, Jorge Garcia as Hector, Maxim Swinton such as Anthony, Rob Cordry as Walt Dinty and Selina Kaye as Janelle. The returning cast included Arnetia Walker, Toby Huss and Dale Dickey. Plus, an impressive list of host stars, including Ray Romano, Laraine Newman, Zach Braff and Charlie Sheen appeared during the 16-episos of the show.
Van Chuck Lorre Productions and Warner Bros. Television, “Bookie” was executive produced by Lorre, Bakay, Maniscalco and Judi Marmel.
Maniscalco, a frequently praised stand-up comedian who regularly sells arenas, spoke with Variety In December about building his acting skills. He said he liked it when Lorre and Bakay laughed at his view of the set because “it validates what I do is funny. Because as a comedian I like the laughter. I like to hear what I do funny by laughing. I get used to playing other actors. I learn a lot every day. “
Maniscalco has also acted in films such as “Green Book”, “The Irishman” and “Tag”. And he borrowed his voice to worry in “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.”
