US television network FX has put in a 10-episode order for Baskets, a half-hour comedy starring The Hangover’s Zach Galifianakis and hailing from recent Emmy winner Louis C.K. Co-created and executive produced by Galifianakis, Louis C.K. and Jonathan Krisel, the comedy tells the story of Chip Baskets (Galifianakis), a man who dares to follow his dream of becoming a professional clown, but must join the local rodeo after failing to get into a prestigious clown school in Paris.
“To say Zach’s portrayal of the lead character Chip Baskets is hilarious/unique/riveting/fascinating would be an understatement. We can’t wait for the world to meet him,” said Eric Schrier, president of original programming for FX Networks and FX Productions.
The Baskets pilot episode was co-written by Galifianakis, C.K. and Krisel, who also directed.
“Zach Galifianakis, Louis C.K. and Jonathan Krisel have created an absolutely brilliant show,” Schrier added.
The 10-episode first season will begin production next year, with the series expected to premiere in 2016.
It was also recently announced that Galifianakis is no longer starring in the gay rights feature Freeheld due to a scheduling conflict. Steve Carrell will replace Galifianakis in the film.
Source: CNN