Max Greenfield, Jason Mantzoukas and Noma Dumezweni Join Amy Poehler's 'Dig'

Peacock will release every episode of "Dig," the archaeology comedy starring Amy Poehler, on Nov. 23 — and the ensemble around her has just grown.

Jason Mantzoukas, Brennan Lee Mulligan and Noma Dumezweni have landed recurring roles in the series, while Max Greenfield and Dan Bucatinsky will guest star. Poehler leads a cast that already includes Hugh Laurie, Geraldine Viswanathan, Antonia Thomas and Fina Strazza.

The show is based on Kate Myers' book "Excavations." It follows a team of dedicated archaeologists, and less-dedicated college students, working a summer dig site in Greece. Per the logline, "Their discovery of a rare artifact sends them on the adventure of a lifetime."

Who do the new arrivals play?

According to character descriptions provided by the streamer:

• Jason Mantzoukas plays Lambros, a local store owner and occasional looter of the treasures unearthed at the dig site.
• Brennan Lee Mulligan plays Marcus Robertson Jr. ("M.R."), a wealthy dilettante deciding whether to donate money to support the dig.
• Noma Dumezweni is Evelyn, mother of Clare (Antonia Thomas), who looms very large in Clare's life and weighs in on her decisions whether Clare wants her to or not.
• Max Greenfield plays Andrew, a high-society art dealer whom Elise (Amy Poehler) meets at a fancy party.
• Dan Bucatinsky is Fritz, a New York museum director who takes an interest in Clare's career.

Who is behind the series?

Poehler co-created "Dig" with her former "Parks and Recreation" boss Michael Schur, who also co-created "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and was one of the major creative forces behind the American "Office."

J.J. Philbin serves as a writer on the series and executive produces alongside Morgan Sackett, Dean Holland, Kate Arend, Jordan Grief, Dave Becky, David Miner and Sharon Jackson. Myers, the author of the source novel, is also an executive producer.

The production roster runs deep. Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, produces alongside Fremulon, Paper Kite, Duck Duck Films, Dunshire, 3 Arts and Ocean Avenue.

What does this change for viewers?

The additions signal a clear comic register. Mantzoukas and Mulligan bring long-form improvisational pedigree, while Dumezweni, Greenfield and Bucatinsky supply the polished character work that has defined their recent screen careers. For a show built around ensemble mischief at a Greek dig site, the casting suggests Poehler and Schur are assembling the same kind of deep bench that carried their earlier collaborations.

The binge release on Nov. 23 puts "Dig" in position as a holiday-season entry for Peacock, arriving complete rather than week to week.