A beloved ’90s sitcom icon and stand-up comedian turned serious actor will join Kate Hudson in season two of Netflix’s Running Point.

Ray Romano will star alongside Hudson in the upcoming season of the basketball comedy series, according to Deadline. He’ll play Norm Stinson, a reclusive basketball genius who teams up with Isla (Hudson) to find his passion for the game—and life—again.

According to the outlet, Romano replaces Robert Townsend, who was initially cast in the role. The character of Norm has been reconceived, and reshoots are currently in progress.

Romano joins the main cast for Season 2, alongside Hudson, Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Chet Hanks, Toby Sandeman, Jay Ellis, Max Greenfield, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Roberto Sanchez, and Dane DiLiegro.

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