Netflix will be debuting Hoops at the end of the month, a new animated comedy series which features the voice of Jake Johnson as Coach Ben Hopkins, a "pathetic, angry, foul-mouthed coach desperate to prove himself, but always looking for an easy way to get the job done." The streaming service has released a new trailer for the series, which is full of colourful language, psychedelic drugs, and, of course, basketball.
Hoops will center around the hot-headed, foul-mouthed high-school basketball coach who believes that turning around his god-awful team will take him to the big leagues and turn his miserable life around. Good luck with that. In addition to Jake Johnson, here's how the rest of the cast of Hoops shakes out:
- Rob Riggle as Barry Hopkins, Ben’s father. A former pro athlete turned steakhouse owner. Barry frequently rips his son, and doesn’t respect him, but still wants the best for him.
- Natasha Leggero as Shannon, Ben’s estranged wife. She’s got a history of impulsive behavior and rash decisions, but has straightened up her life since leaving Ben and is focused on making her horse farm a success.
- Ron Funches as Ron, the assistant coach and Ben’s best friend. Considerate, quiet and patient, he’s Ben’s polar opposite.
- Cleo King as Opal, Ben’s boss and Principal of Lenwood High who doesn’t like her job and is nearly as foul-mouthed as Ben. She’s unlucky in love, superstitious and has a talent for singing.
- A.D. Miles as Matty, a 16-year-old, seven-foot-tall member of Ben’s team whose father abandoned him when he was young. Matty struggles with his body off the court and has a hard time making friends.
Hoops will debut on Netflix on August 21st.