‘Avenue 5’: Hugh Laurie to Star in HBO Space Comedy | THR News

The transcript discusses Armando Iannucci's new space comedy series 'Avenue 5', starring Hugh Laurie as Captain Ryan Clark. The series is set in the future and has a pilot commitment. Laurie, known for his Emmy-nominated roles in 'House' and 'The Night Manager', expands his collaboration with Iannucci. The production will take place in London, marking Iannucci's return to HBO after 'Veep'. The final season of 'Veep' resumed production after a delay for Julia Louis-Dreyfus's cancer treatment.

What is the setting of Armando Iannucci's new series Avenue 5?

• In the present, on a deserted island

• In the future, mostly in space

• In the past, on Earth

• In a parallel universe

Which character does Hugh Laurie portray in Avenue 5?

• Professor Charles Xavier

• Detective Sherlock Holmes

• Captain Ryan Clark

• Dr. Gregory House

How many Emmy nominations has Hugh Laurie received for his role in House?

• Six

• Seven

• Five

• Four

What was the reason for the production delay of Veep's final season?

• Budget constraints

• Julia Louis Dreyfus's health treatment

• Script rewrites

• Location issues

Where will the pilot of Avenue 5 be filmed?

• Los Angeles

• New York

• Paris

• London