HBO’s officially renewed the comedy series The Righteous Gemstones for a fourth season, announcing the renewal order three days prior to the season three finale. HBO’s announcement didn’t indicate a targeted premiere date – or even season four premiere year. The announcement also didn’t provide details on the episode count or potential storylines.
“Get ready for more of the hilarious adrenaline ride that is The Righteous Gemstones. As this truly biblical season comes to a close on Sunday night, I am delighted to announce that we are picking up a fourth season,” stated Amy Gravitt, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming, Head of HBO & Max Comedy Series.
Danny McBride created the series and writes, executive produces, and stars as Jesse Gemstone. Season three’s cast also includes Adam Devine as Kelvin Gemstone, John Goodman as Eli Gemstone, Edi Patterson as Judy Gemstone, Cassidy Freeman as Amber Gemstone, and Tim Baltz as BJ. Tony Cavalero plays Keefe Chambers, Greg Alan Williams is Martin Imari, Skyler Gisondo is Gideon Gemstone, Walton Goggins is Baby Billy Freeman, Jennifer Nettles is Aimee-Leigh Gemstone, and James DuMont plays Chad.
Executive producer/director Jody Hill plays Levi, Troy Anthony Hogan is Matthew, Valyn Hall is Tiffany Freeman, Kelton DuMont is Pontious Gemstone, Gavin Munn is Abraham Gemstone, Steve Zahn is Peter Montgomery, and Stephen Dorff is Vance Simkins. Rounding out the season three cast are Shea Whigham as Dusty Daniels, Kristen Johnston as May-May, Lukas Haas as Chuck, Robert Oberst as Karl, Stephen Schneider as Stephen, Iliza Shlesinger as Shay Marigold, Sturgill Simpson as Marshall, and Casey Wilson as Kristy.
Additional executive producers include director David Gordon Green, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley, and Brandon James.
HBO reports that season three, which premiered on June 18, 2023, is the series’ most watched, averaging 4.9 million viewers.
The Season 3 Plot:
The Righteous Gemstones tells the story of a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed, and charitable work. When the spoiled Gemstone children finally get their wish to take control of the Church, they discover leadership is harder than they imagined and that their extravagant lifestyle comes with a heavy price.
