See the trailer for the TV adaptation of Richard Russo's "Straight Man"

The countdown is officially on!

AMC's adaptation of Richard Russo’s Straight Man — a TV show titled Lucky Hank — will premiere March 19.

Bob Odenkirk, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul fame, will star as Professor Hank Devereaux.

And you can judge for yourself whether he nails the character by watching the Lucky Hank trailer on YouTube.

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