It's the news comedy fans have waited five years to hear: Curb Your Enthusiasm is up and running again.
Filming has officially begun for the ninth season of Seinfeld co-creator Larry David’s beloved HBO series, after what's been an extended hiatus since the eighth season in 2011.
And the whole gang is back together behind Larry: Cheryl Hines, Susie Essman, Jeff Garlin, Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, and JB Smoove are all reported to have signed on as part of the show's core cast.
Among the many great characters is the relatively recent arrival Leon Black, played by JB Smoove, who has been in the show since its sixth season, in 2007.
To coincide with the show's first day of filming, HBO shared this short tease commemorating the Curb team’s first day back at work: