‘Jefferies’: Darien Sills-Evans & Mike Lane Join Cast Of NBC Comedy Pilot
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EXCLUSIVE: Darien Sills-Evans (Superior Donuts) and Mike Lane (American Princess) are set as series regulars opposite Jim Jefferies in his NBC comedy pilot Jefferies, from writer-producer Suzanne Martin, Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner’s Hazy Mills and Universal TV.
Written by Jefferies and Martin, Jefferies stars the veteran comedian as a fictionalized version of himself – a comedian with a unique and often controversial take on modern life, relationships and co-parenting with his best friend. In addition to Jefferies, they join previously announced Betsy Brandt.
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Jefferies and Martin executive produce with Hayes and Milliner for Hazy Mills, along with Tim Sarkes and Alex Murray for Brillstein Entertainment Partners.
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Sills-Evans’ credits include the series regular role of James Jordan in CBS’ Superior Donuts. He’s repped by JC Robbins Management and Artists & Representatives.
Lane’s most recent credits include a recurring role on American Princess. He’s repped by 3 Arts, APA and Melissa Fox at HJTH.
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