BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) – Taran Killam and Jay Pharoah already have TV plans in their post-“Saturday Night Live” world. They’ll each star in their own series for Showtime.
David Nevins, president and CEO of Showtime Networks, made the announcement Thursday at a press event for journalists who cover TV.
Pharoah will star in the half-hour comedy “White Famous,” about an African American comedian who tries to maintain his identity as he crosses over to mainstream celeb status.
Jamie Foxx will executive produce and appear in a recurring role.
Killam will front a half-hour comedy as well, called “Mating,” executive produced by Jason Katims, who worked on NBC’s “Parenthood” and “Friday Night Lights.”