Chris Pratt Teams up With Historian for U.S. Comedy Series

WHO:

A.V. Club - Chris Pratt, Doris Kearns Goodwin, ATTN:, Alex Gregory

Variety - Chris Pratt, Doris Kearns Goodwin, ATTN:, Alex Gregory

WHAT:

A.V. Club - Chris Pratt is launching a government-funded video series focused on America's constitutional values.

Variety - The series will be a collection of comedy shorts that pair Pratt with historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.

A.V. Club - Each episode will explore a defining constitutional value through the story of a pivotal historical figure or event.

WHERE:

A.V. Club - The series is being produced in Los Angeles.

WHEN:

Variety - The series is part of a project leading up to the year 250, which suggests a focus on American history and values.

WHY:

A.V. Club - The series aims to engage international audiences with America’s constitutional values and history through modern digital storytelling.

Variety - The project is funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Public Diplomacy and Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

HOW:

A.V. Club - The series will blend live-action and animation.

Variety - The series will combine Pratt's humor and curiosity with Goodwin's historical expertise and fact-checking.

(UPDATED June 19, 2026 06:45 UTC)

Chris Pratt is set to launch a government-funded video series in Los Angeles that focuses on America's constitutional values, pairing his humor with historian Doris Kearns Goodwin's expertise. Each episode will explore a defining constitutional value through the lens of a pivotal historical figure or event, blending live-action and animation to engage international audiences. This project, funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Public Diplomacy and Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, is part of a broader initiative leading up to the year 250.