Overview

• The comedy series 'Bookie', created by Chuck Lorre and Nick Bakay, has been renewed for a second season by Max.
• The series stars Sebastian Maniscalco as Danny, an L.A. bookie trying to keep his job amid the possible legalization of sports gambling in California.
• The first season finale debuted on Max on Dec. 21, and the series has been praised for its hilarious ride into the underbelly of illegal sports gambling.
• The show made headlines for reuniting Lorre with his former 'Two and a Half Men' star Charlie Sheen, who guests as himself in both the premiere and season one finale.
• Season 2 is expected to continue the story of Danny trying to win back the affections of his wife Sandra, played by Andrea Anders, and dealing with the fallout of his mother’s wedding.