Reported by Collider, the upcoming 10-episode series Dig is poised to be one of Peacock's most significant comedic undertakings to date. Based on Kate Myers' bestselling 2023 novel Excavations, the show plunges into the world of archaeology, where four women at various life stages converge at a Greek excavation site. Their discovery of an artifact with the potential to rewrite history quickly spirals into a wild, international conspiracy, blending humor with high-stakes intrigue.

Amy Poehler, a name synonymous with television comedy for two decades, will not only co-write the pilot but also star as Elise, the lead archaeologist. Her career, which includes standout roles in Upright Citizens Brigade and eight seasons on Saturday Night Live before her memorable turn as Leslie Knope in Parks and Recreation, saw her shift focus to producing, voice acting, and hosting in recent years. Dig represents a long-awaited return to the kind of on-screen scripted performance that cemented her status as a defining comedic actress of her generation.

Joining Poehler in a top-billed role is Hugh Laurie, known to American audiences primarily for his dramatic prowess, but revered as comedy royalty in the UK. Laurie will portray Neville, a British professor deeply obsessed with archaeology, offering him a chance to showcase the comedic chops that made him an icon across the pond. The ensemble cast also includes Geraldine Viswanathan as Dylan, Antonia Thomas as Clare, and Fina Strazza as Patty, alongside guest and recurring stars like Kayvan Novak and Jon Pointing.

The series is a true passion project for its creators. Mike Schur, a former SNL and The Office writer, and co-creator of Parks and Recreation and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, serves as co-showrunner and writer alongside his wife, J.J. Philbin. For Schur, Dig offers another platform to deliver his unique brand of nuanced comedy on a global narrative scale.

Dig is a considerable gamble for Peacock, requiring a substantial production budget to realize its international scope and complex, genre-bending narrative. However, the personal investment from its high-profile cast and crew—many of whom hold overall deals with Universal Television—suggests a commitment that could elevate the series from good to truly great. All 10 episodes of Dig are set to drop on Peacock on November 23, 2026. For those eager to delve into the source material, Poehler herself endorsed the novel, stating it was one of her "absolute favorite reads of 2024."