Actor-comedian Vir Das is all set to write and feature in a new show for Fox, titled Country Eastern. The comedy series is about a young wealthy man from India who moves to America to restart his life with his family, as per a press release.
Vir will co-write and executive produce the show with Sam Laybourne, who will also serve as the showrunner.
Vir said he is thrilled that the project is currently in development. “The writing of the series is currently on. I’m excited to be collaborating with such immensely talented names, each of whom has an envious body of work. It’s a unique comedy and I’m looking forward to filming the series soon,” the 42-year-old Mumbai-based comedian said in a statement.
Sam has previously written for shows like Black-ish, Cougar Town and Arrested Development. CBS Studios and Fox Entertainment will produce the series.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Andy Samberg will also executive produce the series alongside Jorma Taccone, Akiva Schaffer, Reg Tigerman and Ali Bell of Party Over Here.
“In an attempt to rebuild their lives in Memphis, Tennessee, he decides to pursue his passion and become a country music singer. The only issue is that he’s completely s*** at it. He’s going to have to gain some life experience in the States if he wants to have something real to sing about,” the official logline read.
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Earlier, Vir featured in shows such as Whiskey Cavalier and Fresh Off the Boat. He will next be seen in the Hollywood film The Bubble, being directed by Judd Apatow.
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