Bill Burr might be FX’s next comedy star. Deadline reports that the network has ordered a comedy pilot starring Burr called Pariah. Co-created by It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia writing/producing team John and Dave Chernin, Pariah follows “a volatile TV personality Joe Abbott (Burr) who, after an on-air meltdown, is exiled from show business and forced to navigate society as a man with no apparent skills.” Always Sunny’s Rob McElhenney is also on board to direct the pilot and serve as co-executive producer alongside Burr, Charlie Day, and Glenn Howerton. Other comedy projects currently in the works at FX and FXX include The Comedians, Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll, Tracy Morgan’s show, Simon Rich’s Man Seeking Woman, and the Zach Galifianakis-starring Baskets.
FX Orders a Pilot from the ‘It’s Always Sunny’ Guys Starring Bill Burr
