Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr. are developing a new project together for Hulu. The pilot, according to the Hollywood Reporter, draws inspiration from Jim Carrey's 1996 film "The Cable Guy."
Johnson and Wayans Jr. previously worked together on the Fox comedy series "New Girl," where they developed an on-screen rapport that carried the show through multiple seasons. The pair reuniting for this Hulu venture marks another collaboration between the actors following their time on the network sitcom.
The "Cable Guy" inspired pilot represents a return to comedic territory for both performers. Carrey's original film, directed by Ben Stiller, centered on an eccentric cable technician and his obsessive relationship with a customer. The Hulu project adapts this premise for television, though specific details about the plot, characters, and production timeline remain limited.
Johnson has continued acting in both television and film since "New Girl" concluded. Wayans Jr., son of comedian Damon Wayans, has maintained his own acting career with various television and film roles. The Hulu pilot represents an opportunity for the former co-stars to reunite their chemistry on screen.
Hulu has greenlit the pilot as part of its ongoing slate of comedy projects. The streamer has invested heavily in sitcom content in recent years, seeking to capitalize on the genre's enduring appeal to audiences. Johnson's teasing of the project signals interest from the creative team in building anticipation ahead of any potential series order or pilot release.
Details about the full creative team behind the pilot, including writers, director, and other cast members, have not been disclosed in available reporting.