Rachel Sennott’S New Hbo Gig Gets A Name, But Is ‘I Love La’ Too Basic For Socal? on ONDA LA

Rachel Sennott’s HBO Project Steps into the Spotlight

Yo, LA fam, the wait is over! Rachel Sennott, our fave breakout star from ‘Shiva Baby’ and ‘Bottoms,’ has been teasing us with her mysterious HBO comedy series for months. Known online as the ‘Untitled Rachel Sennott Project,’ this show had social media buzzing since its first sneak peeks dropped back in November, with some fans legit thinking ‘Untitled’ was the real deal.

But now, we’ve got the official 411. The series is christened ‘I Love LA,’ and it’s set to hit HBO Max on November 2. It’s rolling out alongside some heavy hitters like Tim Robinson’s ‘The Chair Company,’ a Larry David sketch vibe, and a Steve Carell joint. Talk about a stacked lineup for your next binge sesh!

Is ‘I Love LA’ the Right Vibe for Sennott’s SoCal Story?

Here’s the tea: ‘I Love LA’ follows an ambitious crew of friends hustling through life and love in our very own City of Angels. The logline screams classic LA energy—think rooftop parties in DTLA and awkward Tinder dates on Sunset—but is the title giving us enough spice? Compared to the quirky, meta charm of ‘Untitled Rachel Sennott Project,’ ‘I Love LA’ feels like a generic playlist track you’d skip on Spotify.

“I’m hyped to bring this story to life, but naming it was tougher than finding parking in Hollywood on a Friday night,” Sennott quipped on social media recently.

Real talk, though, coming up with a banger title for a friend-group comedy ain’t easy when you’ve got legends like ‘Friends’ or ‘Sex and the City’ setting the bar sky-high. Millennial-coded names like ‘Group Chat’ or ‘Squad Goals’ would’ve been a hard pass, and ‘Another Show About Friends’? Nah, that’s a snooze. After all the mystery of the ‘Untitled’ hype, maybe no name could’ve matched the buzz.

Behind the Scenes and Star-Studded Cast

Let’s dive into the deets that got us hyped regardless of the title. Sennott isn’t just starring as Maia; she’s also stepping up as an executive producer and directing a few eps. That’s major boss energy right there, straight outta the Hollywood hustle.

The cast is stacked with fresh faces ready to bring the drama and laughs. Jordan Firstman plays Charlie, Josh Hutcherson is Dylan, Odessa A’zion takes on Tallulah, and True Whitaker rounds it out as Alani. It’s a crew that’s got us curious about how they’ll navigate the messy, dreamy chaos of LA life.

Will ‘I Love LA’ Live Up to the Hype?

At the end of the day, we’re torn. The ‘Untitled’ placeholder had us imagining something wild and groundbreaking, while ‘I Love LA’ feels safe—like a touristy postcard of the Hollywood Sign. But with Sennott at the wheel, we’ve got faith this could still be the next big thing to hit our screens.

One thing’s for sure: Sennott’s come a long way from cracking jokes on Twitter back in 2017 (same, girl, but she clearly played her cards better). Whether this show captures the raw, unfiltered magic of LA or just blends into the streaming shuffle, we’ll be tuned in on November 2 to find out. See ya at the virtual watch party, West Coast style!