The project reunites Poehler with Parks and Recreation co-creator Michael Schur. Poehler Is Reuniting With Parks and Recreation Co-Creator Michael SchurPoehler and Schur’s creative partnership goes back to Parks and Recreation, which ran for seven seasons from 2009 to 2015. Poehler plays Elise, the lead archaeologist, while Laurie plays Neville, a British professor who genuinely loves archaeology and considers himself an inspiring mentor to the people working alongside him. Myers is also an executive producer on the television series. Entertainment Weekly identifies the series as her first live-action television leading role since Parks and Recreation ended in 2015.