Issa Rae’s untitled HBO comedy about male friendship and boxing moves into casting

Blackish Press reports Issa Rae said casting is underway for her untitled HBO comedy about male friendship and professional boxing in Las Vegas, and that a day is on the books. The series follows a barber-turned-sports manager and his best friend, a rising boxer. Rae is writing and producing; Prentice Penny is showrunner and will direct the pilot. Rae said some of her proposed titles have been rejected.