Exclusive: Borat and Bruno helmer Larry Charles has been tapped to direct Fox's off-cycle comedy pilot Outnumbered. Meanwhile, Mark Piznarski, who directed the pilot for Gossip Girl, is set to direct another drama pilot based on an Alloy book series, ABC Family's The Lying Game. Outnumbered, an U.S. version of the British comedy series of the same name and revolves around one set of parents who are often overwhelmed by their three children. Barbara Wallace and Thomas R. Wolfe wrote the pilot, with 20th TV, Chernin Entertainment, and Hat Trick producing. Last pilot season, Charles directed 2 pilots, his Our Show at NBC and an Ant Hines project at CBS. He also has a project in the works at Epix. The Lying Game follows two identical twin sisters separated at birth, one going through the foster system and one adopted by wealthy parents who suddenly goes missing. Charles Pratt,...
- 10/18/2010
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Fox is reportedly developing a remake of UK sitcom Outnumbered. The network has greenlit a pilot for the new series from writers Barbara Wallace and Thomas R. Wolfe, according to Deadline. The project will be "inspired" by the British original, created by Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin. Fox previously attempted to adapt Outnumbered during the 2007-08 development season. A pilot was produced, written (more)...
- 9/13/2010
- by By Morgan Jeffery
- Digital Spy
Fox is taking a second stab at launching a U.S. version of the British comedy series Outnumbered. The network has handed out an off-cycle pilot order to the single-camera comedy from writers Barbara Wallace and Thomas R. Wolfe. It's being produced by 20th TV, Chernin Entertainment, and Hat Trick Prods, the British company behind the original series created by Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin. Inspired by the BBC sitcom, Outnumbered revolves around one set of parents who are often overwhelmed by their three children. Wallace and Wolfe executive produce with Peter Chernin, Katherine Pope and Jimmy Mulville.Fox, whose own hit single-camera comedy Malcolm In the Middle had a similar premise, first tried to adapt Outnumbered during the 2007-08 development season when the project was picked up to pilot written by Larry Levin and produced by Mrc and Hat Trick. The pilot starring Ken Marino and Brooke Bloom didn’t go to series.
- 9/13/2010
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Fox has ordered a family-comedy pilot inspired by a hit U.K. sitcom.
The network has picked up "Outnumbered," which revolves around three rambunctious kids who overwhelm their parents. The award-winning and semi-improvised British version of the title has aired on BBC 1 since 2007.
The pilot will be produced by 20th Century Fox Television in association with Chernin Entertainment and Hat Trick Prods.
Like "Raising Hope" last year, "Outnumbered" is being produced outside of the usual pilot cycle, with Fox hoping to have a greater selection of acting and production talent rather than vying with rivals during the frenzied pilot season. The pilot will be produced during the next few months.
Barbara Wallace and Thomas R. Wolfe are the writers/executive producers. Peter Chernin, Katherine Pope and Jimmy Mulville are nonwriting executive producers.
The network has picked up "Outnumbered," which revolves around three rambunctious kids who overwhelm their parents. The award-winning and semi-improvised British version of the title has aired on BBC 1 since 2007.
The pilot will be produced by 20th Century Fox Television in association with Chernin Entertainment and Hat Trick Prods.
Like "Raising Hope" last year, "Outnumbered" is being produced outside of the usual pilot cycle, with Fox hoping to have a greater selection of acting and production talent rather than vying with rivals during the frenzied pilot season. The pilot will be produced during the next few months.
Barbara Wallace and Thomas R. Wolfe are the writers/executive producers. Peter Chernin, Katherine Pope and Jimmy Mulville are nonwriting executive producers.
- 9/12/2010
- by By James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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