Overview

• Kate Hudson revealed at an Emmy FYC event that Kaling sent script notes just an hour after delivering her third child in February 2024.
• Hudson described Kaling as a “powerhouse” who inspires trust by assembling strong creative teams and fulfilling her commitments.
• Brenda Song said Kaling’s leadership emboldened her to fully trust the cast and crew on the basketball dramedy.
• Netflix renewed ‘Running Point’ for a second season in March and co-creator Ike Barinholtz confirmed writers are now breaking scripts for upcoming episodes.
• The series stars Hudson as Isla Gordon, the newly appointed CEO of the fictional L.A. Waves, and is loosely drawn from the life of Jeanie Buss.