NBC is getting into the stand-up business. The network has made a script commitment to a multicamera comedy project from Raising Hope and The Millers creator Greg Garcia with stand-up comedian Sebastian Maniscalco, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The untitled comedy, which will be written by The Millers' Austen Earl, follows a newly married Sebastian as he attempts to stay true to his blue-collar roots while adjusting to a world full of people he finds increasingly offensive. Austen and Earl will executive produce the project, while Maniscalco, Judy Brown-Marmel, Norman Aladjem and Alix Jaffe will serve
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- 10/22/2014
- by Philiana Ng
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Comedian Rick Gutierrez has inked a deal with HBO Independent Prods. to develop and star in a comedy series project for the company. Based on his stand-up routine, the show, now in early stages of development, is described as a comedic look at Gutierrez's old-school views on marriage and family. Gutierrez's management team at Power Entertainment, David Goldman and Judi Brown, are attached to executive produce. Gutierrez, a 10-year veteran on the stand-up circuit, is additionally repped by attorney Jeff Silverman.
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