Co-created by Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses, the new series Rooster stars Steve Carell as a character who often finds himself in awkward situations. This role may remind audiences of his iconic character, Michael Scott, from the beloved NBC show The Office. In Rooster, Carell portrays Greg Russo, an author who has never attended college and spends time with his daughter Katie (Charly Clive), who teaches at Ludlow College. Carell noted that while he has recently appeared in comedies like Space Force, Rooster brought back memories of The Office. During a press conference, he shared insights about the show's cast dynamics and his expectations for its success.

In a virtual press conference, Carell discussed his character, Greg Russo, who is affectionately known as the Rooster. Russo has authored a series of books featuring a character named Rooster, whom he aspires to emulate. Carell emphasized, “I didn’t want him to be a loser who lacks everything that Rooster possesses. He’s a confident individual, not a caricature.”