FX has given a series order to a comedy created by and starring ‘Before The Internet’ rapper Childish Gambino. ‘Atlanta’ revolves around two cousins on their way up in Atlanta’s rap music scene. Hit the jump for more details.
The half-hour series has a 10-episode order from FX for premiere next year. Gambino is executive producing with Paul Simms for FX Production and Dianne McGunigle of MGMT Entertainment.
Brian Tyree Henry, Lakeith Lee Stanfield (who was just named one of Variety‘s 10 Actors to Watch) and Zazie Beetz are co-stars. The series is targeted to air next year.
Nick Grad, president of original programming for FX and FX Production had this to say.
‘Atlanta’ draws on Donald’s considerable talents as a musician, actor and writer to give us something unique. The story is made all the more powerful by the great cast and the contributions of Donald’s fellow executive producer Paul Simms and director Hiro Murai. We can’t wait to for the debut of ‘Atlanta’ next year.
Childish Gambino’s credits include writing for NBC’s ’30 Rock’ and ‘Community.’
I can already tell that I’m going to be a big fan of this show.
