Trending Now - Colin Jost Stars as Dentist and Drug Kingpin in New Peacock Series

WHO:

Variety - Colin Jost will play Larry Lavin, a dentist-turned-drug lord.

Deadline - Alex Barnow is the writer-producer and showrunner for the series.

WHAT:

Variety - The series is based on Season 1 of the Audacy true crime podcast "Wolves Among Us."

Deadline - Colin Jost is both executive producing and starring in the untitled series.

WHERE:

Variety - The series is in development at Peacock, a streaming service.

WHEN:

Variety - The series is currently in development as of 2026.

WHY:

Deadline - The project represents Colin Jost's expansion into scripted series.

HOW:

Deadline - The series is being developed by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio.

(UPDATED April 2, 2026 23:11 UTC)

Colin Jost will star as Larry Lavin, a dentist-turned-drug lord, in an untitled series currently in development at Peacock, based on the true crime podcast "Wolves Among Us." Jost is not only starring in the series but also serving as an executive producer, with Alex Barnow as the writer-producer and showrunner. This project marks Jost's expansion into scripted series and is being developed by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studios.