HBO is downloading the Larry David documentary hours before its scheduled premiere

HBO downloaded the premiere tonight on The story of Larry David, a two-part documentary about the award-winning producer / writer and comedian, at David’s request.

In a tweet on Monday, HBO documentaries announced: “@HBOMax’s #LarryDavidStory story is being postponed. Instead, Larry decided he wanted to do it in front of an audience. Stay tuned for more information. ”

The premiere was tonight on HBO at 9pm and will be available for streaming on HBO Max.

IN The story of Larry DavidThe 74-year-old man sits down with friend / director Larry Charles and becomes candid about his personal and professional ups and downs. He reflects on his uneven path to success and hit series Seinfeld and Restrain your enthusiasm, and shares his thoughts on everything from metaphysics to parenthood.

In a trailer released last month, David said: “I never thought it was funny. Everything I connected with could be successful, it was a shock. “

David co-creates Seinfeld with Jerry Seinfeld and served as executive producer for the first seven seasons. He continued to create HBO series Restrain your enthusiasm, in which he plays the role of a semi-fictional version of himself. He wrote or co-wrote the stories in each episode of the improvisational comedy since its pilot episode in 1999.

Larry Charles is a director and executive producer The story of Larry David. Mark Herzog is also an executive producer.