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Netflix’s Running Point: Release Date, Cast, and Everything to Know

Netflix’s Running Point, starring Kate Hudson and produced by Mindy Kaling, premieres Feb. 27, 2025. Get details on the cast, plot, and release date.

Netflix’s Running Point,stars Kate Hudson as a reluctant basketball team president. Photo: Variety
Netflix’s Running Point,stars Kate Hudson as a reluctant basketball team president. Photo: Variety

Netflix’s upcoming sports comedy Running Point is set to shake up the world of professional basketball—off the court. Starring Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon, a former party girl turned unexpected team president, the series promises a mix of humor, drama, and family dynamics. With Mindy Kaling as co-creator and executive producer, Running Point brings a fresh, female-led perspective to the high-stakes world of sports management.

What is "Running Point" about?

The show centers on Isla Gordon, portrayed by Kate Hudson, a reformed party girl who unexpectedly becomes the president of her family's professional basketball team, the Los Angeles Waves, after her brother resigns amid a scandal. Determined to prove herself, Isla faces skepticism from her brothers, the team's board, and the broader sports community.

The show delves into themes of family dynamics, personal redemption, and the challenges of navigating a male-dominated industry. The series blends humor with heartfelt moments, offering a fresh perspective on the world of professional sports management

Running Point's release date

Netflix's new sports comedy is set to premiere on February 27, 2025

Who are the stars behind the series?

From the creative minds of Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen, "Running Point" reimagines the underdog comedy with a bold new twist. Starring Kate Hudson as the main character alongside a fabulous cast.

  • Brenda Song
  • Drew Tarver
  • Scott MacArthur
  • Fabrizio Guido
  • Toby Sandeman
  • Chet Hanks
  • Jay Ellis
  • Max Greenfield
  • Justin Theroux
  • Keyla Monterroso Mejia
  • Roberto Sanchez
  • Uche Agada
  • Dane DiLiegro.