Craig Robinson Joins 'Reggie' Comedy Series

The Office star takes on role of rival to Tracy Morgan's title character

Mar. 20, 2026 at 4:43am

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Actor Craig Robinson has joined the cast of the Peacock comedy series The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, playing the nemesis of Tracy Morgan's lead character. Robinson praised his co-stars, including Daniel Radcliffe and Heidi Gardner, and discussed the joys of voice acting in animated projects.

Why it matters

The Office remains a hugely popular and influential comedy series, so Robinson's involvement in another high-profile mockumentary-style show is sure to pique the interest of fans. His ability to balance live-action, stand-up, and voice work also demonstrates his versatility as a comedic performer.

The details

In the new Peacock series, Robinson plays Jerry, the long-time rival of Tracy Morgan's character Reggie, a disgraced former pro football player trying to redeem himself. Robinson praised Morgan's leadership on set and said it was an honor to work with him. He also enjoyed collaborating with co-stars Heidi Gardner and Erika Alexander. Robinson, known for roles in The Office and Killing It, is also an accomplished voice actor, having lent his talents to animated shows and films.

  • The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins premiered on Peacock in March 2026.

The players

Craig Robinson

A 54-year-old actor known for his roles in The Office and Killing It, as well as his extensive voice acting work in animated projects.

Tracy Morgan

The lead actor in The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, playing the title character, a disgraced former pro football player.

Heidi Gardner

An actress who plays the wife of Robinson's character Jerry in the Peacock comedy series.

Erika Alexander

An actress who plays the ex-wife and manager of Tracy Morgan's character Reggie.

Daniel Radcliffe

The actor who plays the down-on-his-luck filmmaker hired by Reggie to document his redemption story.

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What they’re saying

“Tracy just has an aura about him. King of the set. He's so confident. It was awesome to finally work with him.”

— Craig Robinson, Actor

“Heidi was easily one of the best partners I've had on screen. She just is willing to play and have fun. We'd just get an idea, and we'd go with it. She's a great writer, too.”

— Craig Robinson, Actor

“He's a great actor. He's hysterical and a super-nice guy, devoted father. We saw that off the screen and stuff. He was real cool.”

— Craig Robinson, Actor

What’s next

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins is expected to continue airing new episodes on Peacock throughout 2026.

The takeaway

Craig Robinson's involvement in the Peacock comedy series The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, alongside high-profile stars like Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe, further cements his status as a versatile and acclaimed comedic performer, able to excel in both live-action and voice roles.