‘The Fall & Rise of Reggie Dinkins’: Tracy Morgan’s New NBC Comedy, Explained

Tracy Morgan is heading back to NBC with an all-new comedy series called The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins.
Below, we’re breaking down everything we know about the untitled project so far including the premise, who will star alongside Morgan, the creative team behind the series, and so much more. Scroll down for a closer look at what’s to come.
What is The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins about?
The single-camera comedy will follow Morgan, who stars as a disgraced former football player named Reggie who is on a mission to rehabilitate his image.
Who is making The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins?
Morgan will executive produce the series alongside 30 Rock cohorts Tina Fey and Robert Carlock who serve as co-showrunners. Meanwhile, Carlock will write the pilot alongside fellow executive producer Sam Means. As mentioned, above, Fey, Carlock, and Means all worked with Morgan on the Fey-created 30 Rock in which he delivered an Emmy-nominated comedy performance as Tracy Jordan. Rhys Thomas will serve as an executive producer and director on the pilot.
Who will star in The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins?
Alongside Morgan, the series will feature Daniel Radcliffe, Erika Alexander, and Bobby Moynihan. Radcliffe is set to play Arthur Tobin, an award-winning filmmaker who moves into Reggie’s mansion to shoot an immersive documentary, and Alexander is appearing as Reggie’s childhood sweetheart, Monica, who co-parents with him despite divorcing years ago. Rounding out the cast so far is Moynihan as Gator, Reggie’s loyal former teammate. Precious Way and Jalyn Hall will also star in the series.
Are there photos of The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins?
Yes! NBC shared the first batch of photos of The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins below.

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