Barry trailer: Bill Hader's HBO show about an assassin with a passion for acting

Co-starring Henry Winkler, Stephen Root, and Sarah Goldberg

Bill Hader in Barry (HBO)

HBO has a long history of producing excellent comedy — Curb Your Enthusiasm, Flight of the Conchords, and Veep — but their latest sounds particularly obscure.

Titled Barry, the eight-episode series centres on Bill Hader’s titular character, a seasoned assassin who discovers a passion for acting while on an assignment in Los Angeles.

The broadcaster has since revealed the first teaser trailer, featuring Hader — who also co-writes and directs — along with Henry Winkler, Stephen Root, and Sarah Goldberg. Watch below.

Winkler plays Barry's inspiring teacher Gene Cousineau, while Root stars as Fuches, who arranges Barry’s hits. Goldberg plays another aspiring actor.

The series marks Hader’s directorial debut and comes as part of his exclusive development deal with HBO. Hader has previously worked on the TV series Saturday Night Live, South Park, and Documentary Now!.

Meanwhile, HBO CEO Richard Plepler recently spoke about why the American cable company decided not to bid on the Lord of the Rings TV series, which was eventually bought by Amazon.