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[12/07/21 - 11:38 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, December 7
Updates include: Michael Shannon to star opposite Jessica Chastain in Spectrum's "George & Tammy"; Nick Offerman cast in HBO's "The Last of Us"; and Chris O'Dowd to lead Apple's "The Big Door Prize."







COUNTRY EASTERN (FOX)
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY:
12/7/21
STATUS:
previously in development (2022-2023 season)
DEVELOPMENT STAGE:
script (with penalty)
DESCRIPTION:
single-camera comedy about a young wealthy man from India (a role earmarked for Das) who restarts his life in America with his family; while attempting to rebuild their lives in Memphis, Tennessee, he decides to pursue his passion and become a country music singer; only problem, he's sh*t; total sh*t
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Vir Das
CREW INFORMATION:
· Akiva Schaffer as EP
· Andy Samberg as EP
· Jorma Taccone as EP
· Reg Tigerman as EP
· Sam Laybourne as CRTR/EP
· Vir Das as CRTR/EP
GENRE(S):
· comedy (all)
· comedy (single-camera)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· CBS Studios
· FOX Entertainment
· Party Over Here