Daniel Radcliffe and Tracy Morgan Team Up for New NBC Sitcom

The unlikely duo star in "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins", a comedy about a disgraced former pro football player trying to make a comeback.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Daniel Radcliffe and Tracy Morgan are starring in the new NBC sitcom "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins", which premieres on February 23rd. Radcliffe plays Arthur Tobin, a filmmaker with a tarnished reputation who is hired by Reggie Dinkins (Morgan), a former pro football player trying to launch a comeback, to make a documentary about him. The two actors, who come from very different backgrounds, say they bonded over their shared love of the job and being on set.

Why it matters

This new sitcom marks a continued comeback for Tracy Morgan, who was in a coma following a near-fatal car crash in 2014. It also showcases Daniel Radcliffe's versatility as an actor, as he takes on a "neurotic perfectionist" role that differs from his famous "Harry Potter" character.

The details

In "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins", Radcliffe's character Arthur Tobin is described as having a "neurotic perfectionism" that the actor relates to, though he says he's not as "pretentious" as the character. The show was created by Robert Carlock ("30 Rock") and Sam Means ("Parks and Recreation"), who wanted to utilize Tracy Morgan's background as a former high school athlete for the role of Reggie Dinkins.

  • The new sitcom "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins" premieres on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 8 p.m.
  • Tracy Morgan was in a coma following a near-fatal car crash in 2014.

The players

Daniel Radcliffe

A 36-year-old British actor known for his role as Harry Potter, who is now taking on more quirky and unexpected roles in his post-Potter career.

Tracy Morgan

A 57-year-old American actor and comedian, known for his work on "Saturday Night Live" and "30 Rock", who is making a comeback after a near-fatal car crash in 2014.

Robert Carlock

The co-creator of "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins" sitcom, who is known for his work on "30 Rock".

Sam Means

The co-creator of "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins" sitcom, who is known for his work on "Parks and Recreation".

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What they’re saying

“People say, 'You guys seem really different, what do you have in common?' I think we both love our job and we love being there on set.”

— Daniel Radcliffe (New York Post)

“When they told me Daniel was interested, I said, 'What! You've got to get him! We're from two different worlds. That's going to be funny.' And, it turned out to be funny.”

— Tracy Morgan (New York Post)

“I'm in a really fortunate position – I think we both are. We do things that we love, because we want to do them, and because they seem like they're going to be fun and good to do.”

— Daniel Radcliffe, Tony-winning Broadway star (New York Post)

What’s next

The new sitcom "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins" premieres on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 8 p.m. on NBC.

The takeaway

This new sitcom brings together two very different actors, Daniel Radcliffe and Tracy Morgan, who have both overcome personal and professional challenges to continue pursuing the acting roles they love. Their unlikely pairing highlights the versatility and resilience of both performers.