Al Madrigal is heading back to broadcast comedy with a recurring role in NBC’s upcoming series Newlyweds, adding another sharp comic voice to a cast already led by Téa Leoni and Tim Daly.
The series, created by writer, showrunner and executive producer Gail Lerner, is shaping up as one of NBC’s more intriguing new relationship comedies. It also features Jamie Lee Curtis in a recurring guest role, giving the project a high-profile ensemble before it even arrives on air.
Al Madrigal joins the cast of NBC’s Newlyweds
Madrigal, known for The Daily Show and Lopez vs. Lopez, will appear in a recurring capacity opposite Leoni and Daly. While full details about his character are still being kept quiet, his casting suggests Newlyweds will lean into warm, character-driven comedy rather than a standard sitcom setup.
That makes sense for Madrigal, whose best work often blends quick humor with a grounded, lived-in quality. Whether he is playing a friend, family member or a scene-stealing outsider in the orbit of the central couple, he brings the kind of timing that can lift an ensemble comedy fast.
What is Newlyweds about?
Newlyweds is described as a later-in-life love story centered on Jeanie, played by Téa Leoni, a free-spirited woman beginning a new romantic chapter. Tim Daly stars opposite her, reuniting the two actors in a fresh TV setting after their memorable run together on Madam Secretary.
The premise gives NBC a comedy with a slightly different angle: romance after experience, second chances and the messiness of building a life together when both people already have full lives behind them. With Lerner steering the show, the series appears positioned to mix adult relationship humor with heart and family complications.
Why the Newlyweds cast is already getting attention
The combination of Leoni, Daly, Curtis and Madrigal gives NBC’s Newlyweds a strong mix of star power and comedic range. Leoni has long been known for balancing warmth with dry wit, while Daly brings an easy dramatic-comic presence. Curtis, fresh off a major career resurgence, adds instant curiosity to any project she joins.
Madrigal’s addition strengthens the show’s comedy credentials. His credits across stand-up, late-night satire and network sitcom work make him a smart fit for a series that will likely depend on chemistry as much as punchlines.
Where can you watch Newlyweds?
Newlyweds is an NBC series, so it is expected to air on NBC in the United States. NBC shows commonly become available to stream via Peacock in the US after broadcast, though NBC has not yet announced full release details for this title.
For viewers in the UK and the EU, no official broadcaster or streaming platform has been confirmed yet for Newlyweds. A premiere date has also not been announced at this time.
Where to watch: Newlyweds will air on NBC in the US; UK and EU availability is still to be announced.
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