Tom Hanks' son Chet gushed over by Netflix co-star Kate Hudson ...

Kate Hudson has heaped praise on her 'fantastic' co-star as she gears up for her role in Netflix's upcoming comedy series Running Point.

The 10-episode show, with Mindy Kaling at the helm as executive producer and co-writer, follows the tale of an 'overlooked' woman, portrayed by Kate, who rises to become president of her family's basketball enterprise, the Los Angeles Waves.

The actress, 45, is set to share the screen with a host of renowned actors, including Chet Hanks, who portrays a basketball player with a side gig as a struggling rapper.

During her stint on BBC The One Show with hosts Roman Kemp and Lauren Laverne on Tuesday, Kate didn't hesitate to express her fondness for her colleague, reports Surrey Live.

Lauren kicked off the conversation, remarking: "It's an amazing cast. I loved seeing you with Chet Hanks, kind of really playing off each other. So son of Tom, he plays one of the star players in the team."

Kate enthused: "Chet (Hanks) is so good in this show and part of it is that he was the right person to play this part. I don't want to ruin it for everyone but he really just leans in and he is a fantastic actor."

She added: "When he auditioned he was the only one who could do it so he really does shine in the show so it's really exciting to see that."

Discussing her other castmates, Kate continued: "And Justin is amazing too. He plays my brother and just everybody. They're all just great comedians so it's really been a joy."

The show's synopsis reads: "When a scandal forces her brother to resign, Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson) is appointed president of the Los Angeles Waves, one of the most storied professional basketball franchises, and her family business.

"Ambitious and often overlooked, Isla will have to prove to her sceptical brothers, the board, and the larger sports community that she was the right choice for the job. Over the course of the series, she sets out to do just that - especially in the unpredictable, male-dominated world of sports.

"From the hitmaking team of Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen, Running Point puts a bold twist on the underdog comedy."

The One Show airs weekdays from 7pm on BBC One and iPlayer and Running Point will be available to stream on Netflix from February 27.