Long live the Queens. HBO has announced that it will air four more episodes of Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson’s comedy podcast, “2 Dope Queens,” as hourlong specials in 2019. The first round of “2 Dope Queens'” one-hour specials aired on the cable network this winter.
Launched in 2016, the “2 Dope Queens” podcast is hosted by former “Daily Show” correspondent Williams and “Ibiza” actress Robinson. Each week the Queens host a live comedy show in Brooklyn. Alongside guests, friends, and fellow comedians, they tackle topics such as sex, love, race, gender, hair, Billy Joel, and New York City.
Sarah Jessica Parker, Uzo Aduba, Tituss Burgess, and Jon Stewart appeared as guests on 2018’s “2 Dope Queens'” HBO specials, all four of which were directed by Tig Notaro. Williams and Robinson served as exec producers.
“The Incredible Jessica James” and “Girls” are among Williams’ credits. You can catch her next as Professor Eulalie “Lally” Hicks in the “Harry Potter” spinoff film”Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,” out November 16. Williams’ upcoming projects include Olivia Wilde’s high school graduation comedy “Booksmart” and the horror-infused business satire “Corporate Animals.”
Robinson is the author of bestseller “You Can’t Touch My Hair and Other Things I Still Have to Explain.” She’s written for “Portlandia,” “White Guy Talk Show,” and “Last Comic Standing.” Her screen credits include “Search Party” and “I Love Dick.” Robinson will appear next in “What Men Want,” a gender-flipped remake of Nancy Meyers’ megahit “What Women Want.” The rom-com hits theaters January 11, 2019.