Former “Firefly” star Alan Tudyk has piloted himself to ABC, where he’ll star in Max Mutchnick and David Kohan’s comedy pilot.
The Kohan-Mutchnick project is based on the partnership between the two writers, who created “Will & Grace.” It centers on two long-time friends and business partners, one straight and one gay; Tudyk will play the latter role, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Tudyk has some comedy experience, including “Dodgeball” and guest spots “Frasier” and “Arrested Development.” “Firefly,” on which he played pilot Hoban “Wash” Washburne, had a healthy dose of humor as well. The role will be his first regular gig on a comedy, however.
Tudyk starred in another pilot earlier this season, a legal drama from Luke Reiter that was set up at NBC. He’s the second cast member to depart that project; Kurtwood Smith (“That ’70s Show”) was recently cast in CBS’ comedy “Worst Week.”
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