Fox has just given the green light to a new ensemble comedy tentatively titled Mulaney set to star comedian John Mulaney and Martin Short. The series was created and written by Mulaney and has Lorne Michaels (Saturday Night Live) on board as an executive producer.
Andy Ackerman (Seinfeld) has been tapped to direct the pilot.
“John is one of the sharpest and most skilled next-generation comedic voices out there, who also happens to be surrounded by the best of the best on this new show,” stated Kevin Reilly, Chairman of Entertainment for FOX. “I am personally thrilled to be working with Lorne Michaels again, a friend and show business hero who knows better than anyone how to build a show around talent. Add in the comedy magic of Marty Short and the seasoned hand of Andy Ackerman, and I believe we have the makings of something really special here.”
The Plot:
Set in New York and based on the life and stand-up comedy of Mulaney, the new comedy follows an aspiring comedian (Mulaney) coming of age under the influence of his boss (Short), his roommates and his neighbors.
