Amy Poehler and Mike Schur, the pair behind Parks and Recreation, are back together, and this time they’ve left Pawnee for a dusty archaeological dig in southern Greece. DIG follows four women archaeologists who find something at their site that could change history, and accidentally walk into an international conspiracy.
Here’s the full cast, who plays who, where you’ve seen them and where the show was filmed.
| Show | DIG |
| Platform | Peacock |
| Premiere | November 23, 2026 |
| Episodes | 10 |
| Creators | Amy Poehler, Mike Schur |
| Co-showrunner | J.J. Philbin |
| Based on | Excavations by Kate Myers (2023) |
| Filming | January to May 2026, Los Angeles and Greece |
DIG cast: who plays who
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Amy Poehler | Elise, the lead archaeologist |
| Hugh Laurie | Neville, a British professor nearing retirement |
| Geraldine Viswanathan | Dylan, back at the dig after five years |
| Antonia Thomas | Clare, head preservationist |
| Fina Strazza | Patty, an undergraduate assistant |
| Kayvan Novak | Stavros (recurring) |
| Jon Pointing | Gary (recurring) |
| Jason Mantzoukas | Lambros (guest) |
| Brennan Lee Mulligan | Marcus (guest) |
| Max Greenfield | Guest star |
Amy Poehler as Elise
Elise is the dig’s lead archaeologist, who has spent years hoping to finally be made head of the excavation. Poehler needs no introduction: Leslie Knope on Parks and Recreation, years on Saturday Night Live and the voice of Joy in Inside Out. She also co-created the show.
Hugh Laurie as Neville
Neville is the British professor who runs the dig and is close to retirement, which makes the question of who replaces him very interesting to Elise. Laurie is best known as Dr. Gregory House on House, and before that for British comedy classics Blackadder and Jeeves and Wooster. He also starred in The Night Manager.
Geraldine Viswanathan as Dylan
Dylan returns to the Greek dig after five years away. Viswanathan broke out in the comedy Blockers and has since appeared in Bad Education, Miracle Workers and Marvel’s Thunderbolts*.
Antonia Thomas as Clare
Clare is the head preservationist who runs the site’s lab and museum. Thomas is known for Misfits, Netflix’s Lovesick and as Dr. Claire Browne on The Good Doctor.
Fina Strazza as Patty
Patty is an undergraduate assistant to Neville. Strazza starred as KJ in Prime Video’s sci-fi series Paper Girls.
Guest stars
The supporting cast is a comedy fan’s dream: Kayvan Novak, Nandor from What We Do in the Shadows, plays Stavros; Jason Mantzoukas (The League, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) plays Lambros; New Girl‘s Max Greenfield drops in; and Dimension 20 game master Brennan Lee Mulligan plays Marcus. Jon Pointing and Bonita Friedericy also recur.
What is DIG about?
Four women at an archaeological dig in southern Greece uncover a secret that could rewrite history, and soon they’re in the middle of an international conspiracy. Poehler has described the idea simply: “It’s about women descending on an archeological dig site.” Expect Schur’s trademark mix of workplace comedy and big-hearted characters, with a mystery running underneath.
Where was DIG filmed?
According to Peacock, DIG was filmed in Los Angeles and on location in Greece. Production ran from January 12 to May 7, 2026. The trailer shows sun-baked hills, an excavation camp under canvas tents and whitewashed villages, all very much the Greek setting of the story.
Is DIG based on a book?
Yes. It’s adapted from Kate Myers’ 2023 novel Excavations. Myers is also an executive producer on the show.
FAQ
When does DIG come out on Peacock?
November 23, 2026.
How many episodes does DIG have?
Ten.
Who plays Elise in DIG?
Amy Poehler.
Who does Hugh Laurie play in DIG?
Neville, a British professor nearing retirement who runs the dig.
Is DIG based on a book?
Yes, Kate Myers’ 2023 novel Excavations.
Where was DIG filmed?
In Los Angeles and on location in Greece, from January to May 2026.
Watch the official trailer on YouTube.
