The Waves, the fictional basketball team at the center of Running Point, may not be sinking baskets, but the show’s cast of actors certainly is. The 10-episode comedy series from Mindy Kaling follows Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson) as she attempts to resuscitate one of the greatest basketball franchises in history after her older brother (Justin Theroux) unexpectedly appoints her team president. Helping bring this fresh take on the underdog comedy to life is an all-star roster. “The camaraderie and mutual respect among the cast members created a supportive and fun environment,” Hudson (Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery) told Netflix. “We really felt like we could take creative risks and bring our characters to life in a way that feels authentic and engaging.”

At the helm, Kaling is joined by two The Mindy Projectalums in writers Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen. All three executive-produce the series alongside Hudson, Howard Klein,...