Veteran comedy writer-producer Victor Fresco has inked a two-year overall deal with ABC Studios.
The seven-figure pact, which calls for Fresco to develop new projects for ABC Studios, bodes well for the chances of his comedy pilot presentation at sister network ABC.
The untitled project, which he developed under his recently expired overall pact at 20th Century Fox TV, is considered one of the hottest ABC pilots and the strongest prospect from an outside supplier on the comedy side.
The single-camera office comedy stars Jay Harrington as a moral guy trying to do right in an amoral world and co-stars Portia de Rossi.
Fresco had been at 20th TV for the past three years, working on the studio's "My Name Is Earl" and developing several projects, including the 2007 Fox pilot "Deeply Irresponsible."
It is understood that 20th TV had an opportunity to extend his deal but didn't make a play for it, allowing ABC Studios to step in. Still, Fresco is not severing ties with 20th TV completely as he would continue on the studio-produced comedy for ABC if it's picked up to series.
Before his stint at 20th TV, Fresco spent nine years at Paramount TV where he created such series as "Life on a Stick" and the critically praised "Andy Richter Controls the Universe."
He is repped by Icm and attorney Jared Levine.
The seven-figure pact, which calls for Fresco to develop new projects for ABC Studios, bodes well for the chances of his comedy pilot presentation at sister network ABC.
The untitled project, which he developed under his recently expired overall pact at 20th Century Fox TV, is considered one of the hottest ABC pilots and the strongest prospect from an outside supplier on the comedy side.
The single-camera office comedy stars Jay Harrington as a moral guy trying to do right in an amoral world and co-stars Portia de Rossi.
Fresco had been at 20th TV for the past three years, working on the studio's "My Name Is Earl" and developing several projects, including the 2007 Fox pilot "Deeply Irresponsible."
It is understood that 20th TV had an opportunity to extend his deal but didn't make a play for it, allowing ABC Studios to step in. Still, Fresco is not severing ties with 20th TV completely as he would continue on the studio-produced comedy for ABC if it's picked up to series.
Before his stint at 20th TV, Fresco spent nine years at Paramount TV where he created such series as "Life on a Stick" and the critically praised "Andy Richter Controls the Universe."
He is repped by Icm and attorney Jared Levine.
- 8/4/2008
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jana Marie Hupp has been tapped to co-star in Fox's untitled Victor Fresco comedy pilot, while Sarah Wright has joined CBS' untitled Scott Silveri comedy pilot.
The untitled Victor Fresco project, from 20th Century Fox TV, centers on a 10-year-old boy who tries to navigate life in his high-achieving, overstressed family with the help of his eccentric grandfather (Tom Conti).
Hupp will play the boy's mother. She replaces Andrea Parker, who originally was tapped for the role. Parker, who was the first actor cast in the pilot, has been suffering from laryngitis.
Hupp, who co-starred on NBC's Ed, is repped by APA.
The untitled Scott Silveri project, from Warner Bros. TV, revolves around a group of people who hang out at an all-night diner from midnight-6 a.m. Wright will play a waitress at the diner who works night shifts to be able to spend the days with her young son. Wright's (Ellen Meyer Management) recent series credits include CW's 7th Heaven and Fox's The Loop.
The untitled Victor Fresco project, from 20th Century Fox TV, centers on a 10-year-old boy who tries to navigate life in his high-achieving, overstressed family with the help of his eccentric grandfather (Tom Conti).
Hupp will play the boy's mother. She replaces Andrea Parker, who originally was tapped for the role. Parker, who was the first actor cast in the pilot, has been suffering from laryngitis.
Hupp, who co-starred on NBC's Ed, is repped by APA.
The untitled Scott Silveri project, from Warner Bros. TV, revolves around a group of people who hang out at an all-night diner from midnight-6 a.m. Wright will play a waitress at the diner who works night shifts to be able to spend the days with her young son. Wright's (Ellen Meyer Management) recent series credits include CW's 7th Heaven and Fox's The Loop.
- 4/17/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sarah Brown is set to co-star in Fox's drama pilot Company Man, Timm Sharp has been tapped to co-star opposite Jason Biggs in CBS' comedy pilot I'm in Hell, Ian Gomez has joined Fox's comedy pilot The Beast, and child actor Nathan Gamble has landed the lead in Fox's untitled Victor Fresco comedy pilot.
Man, from 20th TV and Real Time Prods., centers on a family man (Jason Behr) who winds up recruited by the NSA as a spy within the defense contracting company he works for. Brown will play the man's co-worker.
Brown, a three-time Daytime Emmy winner for her role on General Hospital, had a recurring role on CBS' Cold Case. She is repped by the Gersh Agency and McKeon Myones Management.
Hell, from CBS Par TV, centers on a dead Wall Street player (Biggs) who is reassigned to hell on Earth. Sharp will play his "roommate from hell," a slovenly, disreputable guy.
Sharp (UTA, Robert Stein Management) recently did a two-episode arc on Fox's 'Til Death.
Beast, from CBS Par TV and FremantleMedia, centers on a womanizing veterinarian (Steve Howey).
Man, from 20th TV and Real Time Prods., centers on a family man (Jason Behr) who winds up recruited by the NSA as a spy within the defense contracting company he works for. Brown will play the man's co-worker.
Brown, a three-time Daytime Emmy winner for her role on General Hospital, had a recurring role on CBS' Cold Case. She is repped by the Gersh Agency and McKeon Myones Management.
Hell, from CBS Par TV, centers on a dead Wall Street player (Biggs) who is reassigned to hell on Earth. Sharp will play his "roommate from hell," a slovenly, disreputable guy.
Sharp (UTA, Robert Stein Management) recently did a two-episode arc on Fox's 'Til Death.
Beast, from CBS Par TV and FremantleMedia, centers on a womanizing veterinarian (Steve Howey).
According to Jim co-star Larry Joe Campbell has been tapped to co-star in Fox's untitled Victor Fresco comedy pilot. The project, from 20th Century Fox Television, centers on a 10-year-old who tries to navigate life in his high-achieving, stressed family with the unorthodox help of his slightly crazy grandfather, Nate (Tom Conti). Campbell will play the boy's dad. For Campbell, the project is in second position to Jim.
- 3/30/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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