Vir Das will write and executive produce a new show for FOX. Titled Country Eastern, the series is a single-cam comedy starring Vir.
The show is about a young wealthy man from India who moves to America to restart his life with his family. In an attempt to settle in Memphis, Tennessee, he decides to pursue his passion and become a country singer. The only issue is that he’s terrible at it. He’s going to have to gain some life experience in the states to have something real to sing about.
Speaking of the series, Vir said, “It’s an exciting brand new project that is in the works and I’m happy to announce that the series is now being developed. 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."
Vir is set to co-write, executive produce the show with Sam Laybourne, with Laybourne also being the showrunner. Andy Samberg, who played the role of Jake Peralta in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, will serve as the executive produce in this series. Jorma Taccone, Akiva Schaffer and Ali Bell of Party Over Here will also executive produce along with Reg Tigerman. CBS Studios and Fox Entertainment will produce.
Vir will also be seen in a Hollywood film titled The Bubble being directed by Judd Apatow.
