Rob Reiner’s Posthumous George Washington Cameo in Larry David’s Obama‑Produced HBO Series

Rob Reiner appears posthumously as George Washington in the second episode of the HBO sketch‑comedy series *Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness*. The series, co‑created by Larry David and produced in part by former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama through Higher Ground, premiered on July 3, 2024. In the sketch, Washington delivers a speech warning against a third presidential term, a clear satire of President Donald Trump’s repeated talk of a possible third term, though his name is not mentioned. Larry David portrays a skeptical colonist questioning a future leader who might ignore constitutional limits and use the office for personal gain. The cameo, one of Reiner’s final completed acting jobs before his death in December 2023, was highlighted by his son Jake Reiner, who shared behind‑the‑scenes photos of his father in the costume. The episode’s release coincided with the Fourth of July weekend, bringing together comedy, politics, and a tribute to the late filmmaker.