Amy Poehler‘s upcoming show just added several major cast members. The series promises an exciting joyride, with a premise reminiscent of Indiana Jones’ adventures.
According to <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/amy-poehler-dig-max-greenfield-jason-mantzoukas-1236910704/” rel=”nofollow noopener” target=”_blank”>Variety, Peacock’s upcoming Poehler-led comedy series Dig has added Jason Mantzoukas, Brennan Lee Mulligan, and Noma Dumezweni in recurring roles. Meanwhile, Max Greenfield and Dan Bucatinsky will guest star.
Official character descriptions reveal that Mantzoukas will play Lambros, a local store owner and looter of the treasures unearthed at the dig site. Mulligan plays Marcus Robertson Jr. (“M.R.”), a wealthy dilettante who contemplates whether to donate money to support the dig. Dumezweni is Evelyn, Clare’s mother, while Greenfield plays Andrew, a high-society art dealer. Finally, Bucatinsky is Fritz, a New York museum director.
All episodes of Dig will premiere together on Peacock on November 23, 2026.
What to know about Dig, Amy Poehler’s new Peacock comedy?
Created by Michael Schur and Poehler, Dig is an upcoming comedy series based on Kate Myers’ 2023 novel Excavations. It follows a team of archeologists and college students working at an excavation site in Greece. There they uncover a rare artifact that “sends them on the adventure of a lifetime,” the official logline adds. The premise, centered on archaeology and mysterious artifacts, might remind fans of Indiana Jones.
The main cast of Dig includes Poehler, who plays the protagonist Elise. The show also stars Geraldine Viswanathan, Fina Strazza, Antonia Thomas, and Hugh Laurie. Previously announced guest stars include Kayvan Novak, Jon Pointing, and Bonita Friedericy.
Series creator Michael Schur has previously written and produced several acclaimed TV shows, including Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Black Mirror, The Good Place, Parks and Recreation, Saturday Night Live, and more.
Originally reported onComingSoon.
