Larry David's Curb Your Enthusiasm May Get A Season 13 After All Based On A New Update

Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm may get a season 13 after all, according to a new update from HBO’s head of comedy. The long-running HBO comedy follows a fictionalized version of David as he crudely navigates the subtleties of social etiquette and normative absurdities. Since its debut in 2000, Curb has received countless award nominations and has won two Emmy Awards for its improvisational style and sharp, cringe-inducing humor. Curb also featured several iconic guest stars from Ben Stiller and David Schwimmer to Michael J. Foxx.

Speaking with Deadline, HBO’s head of comedy Amy Gravitt revealed that she’s talking about a new season of Curb Your Enthusiasm with creator and lead star Larry David. She noted that while the writer-comedian had not yet spoken to HBO about doing another series, she remains open to the possibility and would “love that.” Gravitt’s comments came as a surprise, given previous reports suggesting that David was ready to close the book on the show. Read what she had to say below:

We’ve been chatting. It seems like he’s got some ideas for me.

What This Means For Curb Your Enthusiasm

Curb May Not Be Over Just Yet

Gravitt’s remarks suggest that Larry David’s creative spark hasn’t burned out just yet. Curb Your Enthusiasm has often left its future uncertain between seasons, and has been revived multiple times after several-year-long hiatuses. It seems the writer-comedian only returns when he feels particularly inspired, but if he does have new ideas brewing, there’s a strong chance HBO will greenlight a 13th season.

It appeared to be the end of Curb Your Enthusiasm when the finale of season 12 paralleled Seinfeld’s last episode. Much like the Seinfeld finale, the final episode of Curb sees David on trial in an unfamiliar town, facing jail time for breaking an obscure local law. After Larry is initially sent to jail, just like the Seinfeld gang, Jerry Seinfeld was able to get the case thrown out. The final scene sees Larry and his friends on a plane flying back to L.A. and bickering—much like Jerry, George, Kramer, and Elaine, who were left to squabble in their cell.

9 Times Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm Remade A Seinfeld Episode

Some of Curb Your Enthusiasm’s best episodes are eerily reminiscent of classic stories from Seinfeld, with Larry David adding interesting twists.

Showrunner Jeff Schaffer has also previously revealed that he has discussed continuing the series with Larry David and even considered a possible spinoff featuring Leon Black. However, he mentioned that “it’s done in its current form,” suggesting that Curb could return in a different format, such as an adult animated adaptation (via ScreenRant). Given Curb’s ability to constantly reinvent itself, these ongoing discussions open up exciting possibilities for how the show could continue.

Our Take On The Future Of Curb

If Larry’s Game, So Are We

Larry David yelling with his arms extended in Curb Your Enthusiasm

Few comedies have the staying power of Curb Your Enthusiasm. While season 12 appeared to be the final bow, David has always left the door slightly ajar when it comes to Curb. His comedic instincts and perfectionist tendencies coupled with the endless absurdities of modern society mean that if he feels there’s more to say, it’ll be just as sharp and entertaining as ever. The possibility of another Curb season is exciting to hear—after all, who wouldn’t want to see more of Larry David being, well, Larry David?

Source: Deadline