 Shot on location in North Carolina, this comedy from Will Ferrell and Adam McKay's Gary Sanchez Productions starring Danny McBride (The Footfist Way, Pineapple Express), has been picked up for a second season by HBO. It tells the story of Kenny Powers, a burned out major league relief pitcher who returns to his hometown, Shelby, North Carolina, years after he turned his back on it to play in the major league. After his career ends, Kenny is forced to take a job as a substitute physical education teacher at the middle school he once attended. Eastbound and Down was created by Danny McBride, along with two friends from film school, Jody Hill and Ben Best.
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