The hit AMC drama Better Call Saul recently wrapped up its run after six seasons, but lead star Bob Odenkirk is sticking around at AMC. The actor headlines Straight Man, an upcoming dramedy series at the network. While AMC previously announced that the show was in the works, it hasn’t been until now that we’ve gotten a glimpse at Odenkirk along with some of his co-stars. On Wednesday, AMC released some first look photos for Straight Man along with some other new shows, and you can see the full gallery below.

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Straight Man also stars Mirielle Enos and Olivia Scott Welch as the wife and daughter, respectively, of Odenkirk’s Hank Devereaux. They can also be seen in the first look images. The show also features Diedrich Bader, Sara Amini, Cedric Yarbrough, and Suzanne Cryer.

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An official description of Straight Man from AMC reads:

Created for AMC by Aaron Zelman and Paul Lieberstein, the series is based on the novel of the same name by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Russo. Zelman and Lieberstein also serve as showrunners. Odenkirk will executive produce with series director Peter Farrelly as well as Mark Johnson, Richard Russo, Naomi Odenkirk, and Marc Provissiero. Sony Pictures’ Television TriStar TV will produce.

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“Bob Odenkirk is just as good as it gets,” AMC Studios for AMC Networks President of Entertainment Dan McDermott said when the series was announced. “We feel so fortunate to be developing a new show that would keep him at AMC after Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad, two iconic series that have been beloved by millions of fans and helped define AMC and its reputation for unforgettable characters and high-quality storytelling for adults. We’re also thrilled to be working again with our partners at Sony Pictures Television and Mark Johnson’s Gran Via to explore this compelling material.”

In his own statement addressing Straight Man, Odenkirk added, “I loved Paul and Aaron’s take on Richard’s excellent, entertaining novel. Once again a project with AMC with a focus on character depth and sensitivity. This milieu (academia) seems very pertinent to the conversations we’re all having. I am drawn to the tone of humanity and humor in the novel and I look forward to playing this role - something lighter than my recent projects but still closely observed and smart.”

Straight Man does not yet have a release date set at AMC but is expected to arrive in 2023. Meanwhile, fans of Odenkirk have multiple other projects to look forward to. He will team back up with David Cross, his Mr. Show partner, for the comedy series Guru Nation. It was also recently announced that he will co-write and co-star in the upcoming comedy movie The Making of Jesus Diabates.