Hulu Gives Pilot Order to Nick Paley Comedy ‘Phony,’ Connie Britton Set to Star
variety.comJoe Otterson TV Reporter Hulu has given out a pilot order to Nick Paley‘s comedy “Phony” with Connie Britton now set for a lead role, Variety has learned.
The pilot is described as a coming-of-age mystery. The official logline states that it follows “a teenager who wakes up in the hospital after a car accident to discover his mom (Britton) — his only parent and his best friend — appears to have been replaced by an impostor.” Britton’s character is named Ellen, who is described as “a single mom to Sonny and the principal of his high school.” The project was originally set for development at Hulu in 2022.
Paley serves as writer, executive producer, and director on the pilot. Paley most recently co-wrote the popular indie film “Marcel the Shell With Shoes On” and previously served as a director on “Broad City” at Comedy Central.
Britton will executive produce in addition to starring. Charlie Alderman of Charlie’s Production Company also executive produces along with Drew Goddard and Sarah Esberg via Goddard Textiles.
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