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Exclusive: Veteran producers William Shockley and Tom Brady have partnered with Allen Gilmer and Riki Rushing to launch Thunderbird Pictures, a new production company to have a presence in both Los Angeles and Austin, TX.

Thunderbird’s launch was teased last month at SXSW, where the company served as the official awards sponsor of the inaugural Thunderbird Rising Award, presenting prizes to first-time directors Paris Zarcilla (Raging Grace) and Brittany Snow (Parachute). The quartet will be joined at the banner by Head of Casting, Tiiu Loigu; Head of Business Development, Jason Chilton; production exec Robert Abdou; and Chief Financial Officer Aldo Waker.

Thunderbird’s initial slate of films includes the Miguel Bardem-directed drama Castro’s Daughter (fka Alina of Cuba), starring James Franco and Ana Villafane, which was produced in partnership with Mankind Entertainment, and is now in post-production; the follow-up documentary Revolution’s Daughter, directed by Thaddeus Matula,...

There are Spoilers ahead for "Cobra Kai" season 4, so be prepared. I will show you no mercy!

"Cobra Kai" is known for its cameos. Throughout the Netflix series' four seasons, we've had appearances from most of the big names from the movies. Some of them have moved the plot along and become main characters like Thomas Ian Griffith's Terry Silver, while others have come and gone like Elisabeth Shue's Ali Mills Schwarber and Tamlyn Tomita's Kumiko. Yuji Okumoto's Chozen returned at the end of the fourth season and is clearly going to be a big part of season 5. Cameos drive this show...

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Exclusive: ICM Partners has signed screenwriters Willie Block and Jake Emanuel, the pair behind upcoming Lil Rel Howery comedy feature Reunion, for representation in all areas.

The pair wrote and directed QCode Media podcast series The Edge of Sleep and are serving as showrunners on a live-action TV adaptation of the audio project from New Regency.

Block and Emanuel recently set up feature Prowl, a genre-bending home invasion thriller set over the course of one evening, with Flynn Pictures and New Line Cinema.

They also wrote and co-produced Reunion, an ensemble comedy starring Howery, Jillian Bell, Billy Magnussen, Nina Dobrev, Michael Hitchcock and Jamie Chung. The movie is the first greenlit project for Artists Road.

Previously, the pair have written and developed projects for Phil Lord and Chris Miller, Sacha Baron Cohen and Danny McBride and they got their start as staff writers for FX animated series Chozen.

Exclusive: Michael Jonathan Smith, a co-exec producer of Cobra Kai, is sticking with Sony Pictures Television.

The writer and producer has signed overall deal with the studio to develop and produce scripted projects.

Smith started out on season one of the Karate Kid-inspired drama when it was initially ordered by YouTube and has grown up on the show, rising to supervising producer of season three, which premiered on Netflix in January and now co-exec producer for season four, which is currently in production.

He is currently developing an adaptation of PlayStation video game Twisted Metal with Sony. The TV adaptation is an action comedy based on the vehicular combat game and is being exec produced by Deadpool writers Rheet Reese and Paul Wernick and Will Arnett.

Smith is also developing projects with Horrible Bosses director Seth Gordon and his Cobra Kai bosses, creators Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald and Hayden Schlossberg...

If you do not know what NBC's Powerless is, don't think that you are in for another action packed DC series. It is far from that, the show premiers in February, and it will be a comedy based on Vanessa Hudgen's character who gets her dream job at Wayne Security, a subsidiary of Wayne Enterprises, and her boss Alan Tudyk that plays the cousin of Bruce Wayne himself, Van Wayne.

Emily Locke lands her dream job as Director of Research and Development for Wayne Security in Charm City, home to super heroes and villains and citizens fed up with the collateral damage of their constant fighting. Full of confidence and big ideas, Emily quickly learns that her aspirations far exceed those of her new boss and officemates, so it will be up to her to lead the team toward their full potential and the realization that you don’t need superpowers to be a hero.

Archer producers Adam Reed and Matt Thompson are joining forces with Community‘s Megan Ganz for animated comedy Cassius & Clay, which FX has just greenlit for a pilot order in hopes of expanding its animated lineup past Reed and Thompson’s beloved spy riff. Reed and Ganz wrote the series, and all three are exec-producing.

The action-buddy comedy, partially inspired by Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, takes place in a futuristic, post-apocalyptic America (not dissimilar to the one seen in Fox’s hit freshman comedy The Last Man on Earth). It centers on two women who team up and live a bandit lifestyle, eking out an existence in the ruins of civilization. Ordwood Cassius (voiced by Kaitlin Olson) is a con artist with a drinking problem, who is heavily in debt but uses her quick-thinking skills to get out of binds. Shopcarter Clay (voiced by Lake Bell) is a...

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The first official promo for the upcoming sixth season of CBS’ legal drama has hit the web, and it promises major power struggles — you know, for a change — as Diane joins Alicia and Cary’s new firm and Eli continues to pressure Alicia about running for State’s Attorney. (Spoiler alert: She’s still not interested.)

The Good Wife returns Sunday, Sept. 21, at 9/8c. Check out the...

Network: FX

Episodes: 10 (half-hour)

Seasons: One

TV show dates: January 13, 2014 -- March 31, 2014

Series status: Cancelled

Performers include: Bobby Moynihan, Hannibal Buress, Kathryn Hahn, Paul Iacono, Method Man, Danny McBride, Michael Peña, Nick Swardson, and Gary Anthony Williams.

TV show description:

This animated comedy series revolves around Chozen (Bobby Moynihan), a gay white rapper who's fresh out of prison. Armed with a new message, he's on a quest for redemption -- and to claim his rightful position as the world's top rap artist.

His music and lyrics take aim at the stereotypes of machismo and misogyny that is synonymous with rap music. And his new world view has been shaped by his time in prison.

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Episode #10 -- "The Battle of Broken Spear"

At the summer's...

A certain rapper has had his career cut short. FX has cancelled Chozen after one season of 10 episodes.

This animated comedy follows Chozen, a gay white rapper who're recently been released from prison. He's now got a new message and is on a quest for redemption, to claim his rightful position as the world's top rap artist. Chozen stars Bobby Moynihan as the voice of the title character. Others in the Chozen cast include Hannibal Buress, Michael Peña, Nick Swardson, Kathryn Hahn, and Method Man.

The series debuted in January to 946,000 viewers with a 0.6 rating in the 18-49 demographic. Viewership dropped about 30% in week two and got worse for subsequent episodes. The season finale on March 31st hit a new low with 451,000 viewers and a 0.3 demo rating.

Though the cable channel is still committed to putting...

Animated comedy Chozen has been canceled by FX after one season, and comedy Legit on the young-adult skewing Fxx will not be returning for a third, it was announced Wednesday.

The cancellations aren’t surprising as both shows had been struggling in the ratings. Chozen was the first original series ordered for Fxx and centered on a white, gay rapper just out of prison, voiced by Bobby Moynihan. The series had its finale March 31.

Legit, which starred Australian comedian Jim Jefferies as a stand-up whose character, along with his friends, attempts to become legitimate in life, moved to Fxx this...

Tonight’s season finale of Legit will be the Fxx comedy’s swan song. FX Networks confirmed today that the sophomore comedy starring Jim Jefferies has been canceled along with the FX freshman animated series Chozen. FX Networks CEO John Landgraf said last month that FX and Fxx would be doubling their original output in the next year and that the fate of Legit and Chozen would be decided after their current seasons. Chozen wrapped its 10-episode run March 31. Legit was renewed for Season 2 in March 2013, along with fellow FX comedies It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia and The League, and all three were moved to the fledgling Fxx, along with late-night talker Totally Biased With W. Kamau Bell, which has since been cancelled. Legit followed the often often raunchy adventures of Jefferies, an expat Aussie comedian living in Venice, CA, with his boozy, divorced best friend Steve (Dan Bakkedahl...

FX has chosen not to go forward with a second season of the animated comedy “Chozen,” while “Legit” will not go forward with a third season on Fxx. “Chozen,” which premiered in January, followed a gay white gangster rapper who's attempting to rebuild his career following his release from prison. The voice talent for the series (created by Grant Dekernion) included Bobby Moynihan, Hannibal Buress, Danny McBride and Kathryn Hahn. Also read: FX's ‘Fargo’ Debuts Strong With More Than 4 Million Viewers “Legit” starred Australian stand-up comedian Jim Jefferies as himself, wraps its second season on Wednesday. Jefferies broke the news of his.

Hannibal Buress is having a bit of a he's-everywhere moment right now. The former Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock writer can be found as the sidekick on Adult Swim’s The Eric Andre Show and as love interest Lincoln on Comedy Central’s Broad City, in addition to providing voices for two animated series: FX's Chozen and Adult Swim's China, Il. New Yorkers can see Buress hosting his own weekly stand-up show most Sunday nights at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, and in May, he’ll appear as a...

Sure, Sunday tends to be overcrowded with high-end TV like "Girls," "House of Lies," "Shameless" and "The Walking Dead," but what to watch the rest of the time? Every Monday, we bring you five noteworthy highlights from the other six days of the week. "Chozen": "Family Weekend (or How Gary Got His Groove Back)" Monday, March 10 at 10:30 pm on FX I have to be honest: "Chozen" won me over by appointing me "Heavy B Earfquake" via the show's rap name generator on its cannily constructed website. "Chozen" itself... well, it has potential. The animated comedy tracks the titular character, Chozen, after a prison stint while he tries to regain his title as the world's greatest rapper. The twists, if you would call them that, are: a) Chozen is white, b) he's gay, and c) his lyrics are intended to turn stereotypical rap tunes on their head (though it...

[Insert your favorite "Archer" catchphrase/punchline here.] "Archer" continues to hit the mark with audiences, so FX has rewarded the animated cult favorite with a two-season renewal. And how could you blame FX for being this bullish about a comedy that just landed a vocal cameo from Mr. Kenny Loggins? The Thursday (March 6) renewal is for seasons six and seven of "Archer," with 13 episodes apiece. "'Archer' is one of the best comedies on television and has played a significant role in the growth of the FX comedy brand," blurbs FX President of Original Programming Eric Schrier. "We’re grateful to Adam Reed, Matt Thompson and their team at Floyd County, and also our incredible voice cast, and are looking forward to supporting their work for at least two more seasons." In the renewal announcement, Adam Reed adds, "I am figuratively over the moon." The current fifth "Archer" season is averaging 1.93 million viewers,...

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TVLine has the scoop on the proposed Supernatural spin-off. The series will follow a new hunter who comes to realize that Chicago is under the control of five monster families and the tensions from their attempts to consolidate power while maintaining the peace. I have to admit, that sounds a lot soapier than I’d expect out of a Supernatural spin-off.

When Adult Swim’s fake news show Newsreaders returns for its second season, it will feature a new host — Alan Tudyk. I’ll miss (previous Newsreaders host) Mather Zickel but Alan Tudyk getting a chance to be goofy is generally a good thing.

Too bad “goody and naked” isn’t likely on a fake news show.

The Newsroom and Smash alum Grace Gummer has joined the cast of CBS’ summer series Extant. The series stars Halle Berry as Molly, an astronaut who returns from earth after a long mission in space.

FX's new show Chozen premiered on FX last week and introduced the world to a whole new type of rapper. The cast, including Bobby Moynihan, Hannibal Burress, Michael Pena, Nick Swardson and Method Man, as well as creator and executive producer Grant Dekernion, and executive producers Tom Brady and Danny McBride were on hand at last week's Television Critics Association press tour for a panel about the show. ...

Chozen (Bobby Moynihan), Crisco (Hannibal Burress) & Ricky (Michael Peña)

Can an animated series focusing on a gay white rapper make us laugh without offending us at the same time?

If you’ve seen the FX animated comedy Chozen (which premiered last week), the answer is not clearly yes or no since, as we previewed last month, the series will surely offend some people with it’s tone and sense of humor, but it is also rife with genuine laughs that don’t demonalize being gay.

The series begins with a quick prison montage, the titular character (voiced by Saturday Night Live’s Bobby Moynihan) serving ten years in prison for a crime for which he was wrongly accused. Chozen’s experiences in prison (and shower rape is a part of that montage) shape how he views the world and interacts with other people. When he’s finally released he has...

In his latest project, Method Man is playing a familiar role, that of a rapper. And he’s happy to be doing it, making an appearance at the Television Critics Association press tour this week to promote (and sometimes defend) FX’s controversial animated series Chozen — airing at 10:30pm Mondays — though he’s not a regular cast member. He gives voice to Phantasm, the duplicitous Mc who framed the lead character for multiple criminal violations that sent Chozen (Bobby Moynihan) to prison for 10 years. But the former Wu-Tang Clan member, who has nabbed roles in projects as varied as The … Continue reading →

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The 39th season of Saturday Night Live has seen its ups and downs since premiering on September 28th, with Kerry Washington stunning America with her lively shennanigans and Josh Hutcherson boring audiences with his genial, smirk-free presence. But 2014 looks promising and fans have high hopes with two big January hosts already booked: Drake this weekend and Jonah Hill on the 25th. "I'm actually really excited for Drake," says Bobby Moynihan, a SNL cast member since 2008. "I think he'll be like Bruno Mars – one of those guys who you're really excited for.

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Carrie Underwood was named the top earning American Idol alum with $31 million last year, with Kelly Clarkson taking second place with $7 million. But Adam Lambert is doing just fine, earning $5 million to tie for third with Phillip Phillips.

The big news last night was that a federal judge struck down Oklahoma’s marriage amendment as unconstitutional for violating the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. The ruling is currently stayed pending appeal in the 10th Circuit, which also has Utah pending. In striking down the ban, Judge Kern said “Equal protection is at the very heart of our legal system and central to our consent to be governed. It is not a scarce commodity to be meted out begrudgingly or in short portions. Therefore, the majority view in Oklahoma...

FX's newest animated series "Chozen" premiered to decent ratings Monday night (Jan. 13), holding onto most of its "Archer" lead-in and drawing 1.8 million viewers over its three airings.

It's a pretty good start for a show that, in its own executive producer's words, is a little bit "dangerous."

"We like to try to figure out a way to take a subject or to take a person that usually an audience isn't used to rooting for or following, and you just figure out a way to make them used to it," executive producer Danny McBride ("Eastbound & Down") says Tuesday at the TCA winter press tour. "[We] figure out a way to kind of push boundaries to maybe reveal new truths that people weren't thinking before."

"Chozen" stars Bobby Moynihan as the title character: A gay, white rapper who's just out of prison and trying to launch his music career. It doesn't go so well,...

Earlier today, FX announced that their Western drama Justified will conclude next year, ending the series' run at six seasons. But for lead actor Timothy Olyphant, this was already in the works. "I imagine we'll wrap it up soon," he told Rolling Stone last week. "Whenever it ends, I'll just count my lucky stars. Good gig. It's hard to get your hands on this kind of character and this kind of writing."

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Diane Haithman contributes to Deadline’s TCA coverage. Those who are blasting FX’s new animated series Chozen (which premiered last night) for featuring a gay white rapper (voiced by SNL’s Bobby Moynihan) need to grow a sense of humor, says series’ voice actor Method Man. On today’s TCA panel for Chozen (Moynihan appeared via satellite), Method Man said that he didn’t have “even a second thought about the character” when he signed on for the show. “It didn’t occur to me that there would be a problem, I didn’t react like that.” Related: TCA: Lost Ad Revenue Biggest Challenge To TV, Says FX Networks Chief John Landgraf When a reporter in the audience pointed out that the show makes fun of hip-hop, the performer grinned. “Absolutely, and that makes me want to do it even more,” he said. “It is making fun of hip-hop,...

You can get a double dose of Bobby Moynihan this week with the Jan. 18 return of Saturday Night Live (host and musical guest Drake) and Monday night’s premiere of Chozen, the new animated FX comedy in which he voices the titular gay white ex-con rapper. Yes, you read that right. “As you know, FX is fearless,” Moynihan says. “Every other line on the show is pretty crazy. Chozen does a lot of crazy things. I’m gonna go with, like, the least crazy, actually: There’s a scene where he’s smoking a joint and finds a hot dog on the floor,...

FX's new comedy Chozen touts itself for featuring "the world's first gay, white, animated rapper," but star Bobby Moynihan says his character's sexuality never defines him.

"It's not what the show is about. It's not very heavy-handed on the politics or anything," the SNL star tells TVGuide.com. "There's a couple lines in the second episode where he wanders into an Lgbt meeting and they're asking him if he's gay or bisexual and he says, 'Why are you trying to label us?' ... I  feel like it's not such a crazy thing anymore and it shouldn't be."

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FX has built a loyal following for the twisted genius of their animated hit “Archer,” which returns tonight, January 13, 2014 to start an incredibly strong series of episodes that spoof “Miami Vice” under the banner of “Archer Vice.” While “Archer” seems to garner more fans every year (helped ably by the popularity of the episodes on Netflix), FX has struggled to find it a partner. Maybe an obnoxious, fat, gay white rapper is just what Sterling Archer needed.

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“Archer” is still the vastly superior show but there’s enough promise in the anything-for-a-joke aesthetic of “Chozen,” which premieres after the fifth-season opener of the spy hit. “Archer” is a pretty well-known commodity at this point, building a fan base through repeats, Blu-ray releases, and streaming services to the point that most people know what to expect from it — raunchy humor, clever spy spoofs, silly action, whip-smart dialogue. If “Archer” is the suave,...

Sure, Sunday tends to be overcrowded with high-end TV like "Downton Abbey," "Girls," "The Good Wife," "House of Lies," "Shameless" and "True Detective," but what to watch the rest of the time? Every Monday, we bring you five noteworthy highlights from the other six days of the week. "Archer": Season Premiere Monday, January 13th at 10pm on FX Adam Reed's profanely hilarious spy comedy "Archer" kicks off the season with a character death and something even more shocking -- a genuine shake-up of the series' premise. What hasn't changed is the series' sense of humor, which remains as wonderfully filthy and oddly esoteric as ever. The show will be followed by the premiere of new series "Chozen" at 10:30pm, another boundary-pushing animated comedy produced by Reed's Floyd County Productions. "Independent Lens": "At Berkeley" Monday, January 13th at 10pm on PBS You're going to want to clear...

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I had high hopes for The Assets, I liked the idea of focusing the damage control necessary when a mole is leaking the identities of informants. Unfortunately, audiences weren’t so interested and it’s been pulled from the schedule.

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The BBC America original drama The Intruders has picked a familiar face for its lead. Life on Mars and Doctor Who alum John Simm will play a former cop thrown into a supernatural conspiracy.

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Bobby Moynihan, the driving force behind the new animated gay-rapper comedy Chozen, comes by his hip-hop influences honestly. "I grew up listening to a lot of Snoop Dogg and the Wu-Tang Clan," he says. "Actually, I was a huge Wu-Tang fan." The SNL star, 36, voices the namesake protagonist, a gay, thuggish Mc who emerges from prison to plot a return to the game – and revenge on the thug who sent him there (Phantasm, voiced by the Wu's Method Man). "To get to work with him was just insane," adds Moynihan.

Bobby Moynihan and Grant De Kernion a TV cartoon like no other, the story of gay white rapper named Chozen Before the conference call connects and the publicity chat is underway, one wonders, what’s exactly going through the minds of Saturday Night Live cast member Bobby Moynihan and writer/producer Grant De Kernion in the days prior to the broadcast premiere of their FX Networks cartoon comedy Chozen. Theirs is a unique pitch, an animated comedy from the creators of Archer and Eastbound & Down about a heavyset, gay white rapper named Chozen (voice of Moynihan), just released from prison and anxious to claim his place as a best-selling rap artist. Looking to classic Hip Hop for answers, perhaps Lauryn Hill and her long ago Fugees capture Chozen’s story best (with a little lyrical tweaking).

The Midwest is currently so cold, boiling water is magically turning into snow, but it's not all doom and gloom out there – there's still midseason TV to look forward to. Once considered the bastard stepchild of scheduling and a ratings sand trap when it came to launching new shows, midseason TV has slowly come into its own. Sure, it may not be as hyped or as glamorous as the fall TV schedule, but that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of reasons to tune in. Here are 15 new and returning programs...

Watch a clip from FX's upoming Chozen which features the voice talents of Paul Iacono, Bobby Moynihan, Hannibal Buress, Danny McBride, Kathryn Hahn, Method Man, Michael Peña, Nick Swardson and Gary Anthony Williams. The show premieres on January 13th at 10:30 Pm Et/Pt. Chozen is an animated comedy about its title character, "Chozen," a gay white rapper fresh out of prison. Armed with a new message, Chozen is on a quest for redemption and to claim his rightful position as the world's top rap artist. His music and lyrics take aim at the stereotypes of machismo and misogyny that is synonymous with rap music. And his new world view has been shaped by his time in prison.

6. The Spoils of Babylon

The Spoils of Babylon is an upcoming American comedy miniseries by Saturday Night Live veterans Andrew Steele and Matt Piedmont, directed by Piedmont (Casa de Mi Padre), and starring Tobey Maguire, Kristen Wiig, Tim Robbins, Jessica Alba, Val Kilmer, Haley Joel Osment, Michael Sheen, and Will Ferrell. It’s doubtful that any other sitcom on the small screen will be able to rival the star-power of this IFC mock-miniseries. The show is intended to be a spoof of the epic-scale TV events prevalent on American network television in the 1970s and 80s such as The Thorn Birds and Rich Man, Poor Man. Spoils of Babylon comes from the Funny or Die production house, and premieres at 10 p.m. Et Jan. 9 on IFC.

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5. Chozen

Chozen is FX’s newest animated comedy from Eastbound & Down creators Danny McBride and Jody Hill, and Archer creator Adam Reed. The show,...

I’m going to go out on a limb and predict that Chozen, the new half hour animated series that premieres on Monday, Jan 13th, is going to be a really big hit for FX. It’s a ballsy show with a tight little premise: a white gay rapper, fresh out of prison, is determined to become the rap god he was meant to be. Lewd, crude and sure to prompt an outraged letter campaign or two, the show also happens to be very funny and deserves some support from Lgbt audiences for offering a sympathetic and truly original gay lead character.

Some thoughts after screening the first several episodes.

1. Bobby Moynihan does fantastic voice work

The longtime Saturday Night Live cast member is probably best known for his recurring Drunk Uncle character. He’s always been a solid performer on SNL, but never really a breakout star. Moynihan hits...

FX has sent along two fresh clips. First, catch a look at their newest upcoming animated comedy series Chozen, which premieres on January 13, 2014 at 10:30 Pm Et/Pt. The voice cast features Bobby Moynihan, Hannibal Buress, Michael Pena, Nick Swardson, Kathryn Hahn, and Method Man. The show follows the title character, a gay, white rapper fresh out of prison. Armed with a new message and a new world view shaped by his time in prison, Chozen is on a quest for redemption and to claim his rightful position as the world’s top rap artist. His music and lyrics take aim at the stereotypes of machismo and misogyny that are synonymous with rap music.

Nicole Richie has signed with Wme. The web and reality TV personality and fashion maven can be seen on AOL web series #CandidlyNicole, each episode of which brings one of her tweets to life. Her TV credits include a mentor gig on Fashion Star, a guest judge role on Fashion Police and starring with Paris Hilton on The Simple Life for five seasons. She also has a fashion collection and apparel line and has written a novel loosely based on her life. Richie continues to be repped by Impression Entertainment and Grubman Indursky & Shire. Cliff “Method Man” Smith has signed with UTA. He is shooting Tom McCarthy’s The Cobbler, starring Adam Sandler, Dustin Hoffman and Steve Buscemi, and recently wrapped the features Lucky N#mbr and Staten Island Summer. Next up is a voice role in the upcoming Fxx animated comedy Chozen, which focuses on a gay white rapper...

A trailer for has been released for Chozen, FX’s newest animated comedy from Eastbound & Down creators Danny McBride and Jody Hill, and Archer creator Adam Reed. The show, following a gay rapper who just got out of prison, was created by former Eastbound writer Grant Dekernion (who will also write and rap the songs on the show), and features the voice cast of Saturday Night Live star Bobby Moynihan (in the lead role of Chozen), Michael Peña, Method Man, Hannibal Buress, Kathryn Hahn and Nick Swardson. Fxx, which launches Sept. 2, will focus more on comedy and target younger viewers than FX. It will air several current FX shows, including It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and The League, but Chozen, is the first new show added to their lineup. Watch the trailer below. Enjoy!

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Following in the footsteps of "Archer," FX has another adult-oriented animated show premiering at the top of next year with "Chozen," with the network having just released a trailer for the program, below. Written by former "Eastbound & Down" writer's assistant Grant Dekernion and executive produced by fellow "Eastbound" producers David Gordon Green, Jody Hill and Danny McBride, "Chozen" follows the titular character (Bobby Moynihan), a gay white rapper fresh out of prison who tries to assimilate back into his regular life and reenter the music game. Although the trailer is just under two minutes, it definitely highlights the kind of gloriously profane and politically incorrect humor that have made both "Eastbound and Down" and "Archer" into cult favorites. "Chozen" premieres on FX on January 13.

(Cbr) Starring "Saturday Night Live’s" Bobby Moynihan as the title character, Fxx’s animated "Chozen" revolves around an openly gay ex-con who wants nothing more than revenge, redemption and a shot at the rap fame he feels is owed to him. “I’m super-excited to be the first original on that channel,” creator Grant Dekernion said during the show’s New York Comic Con panel. “And to have shows like "Always Sunny" on there with us … I mean, it’s amazing. It’s really cool.” “Chozen is just so hell-bent on one thing that he just says and does whatever he wants,” Moynihan explained. “Even...