Adult Swim Sets Pilot With Jason Alexander
Adult Swim said Seinfeld actor Jason Alexander has signed up to star in a new live-action comedy pilot.
The untitled show is being created by Adam Lustick of the Harvard Sailing Team, The Office and Silicon Valley and revolves around an award-winning psychotherapist who snaps. His strange new methods of therapy aren’t questioned because of his outstanding reputation.
The show is being produced in house by Alive & Kicking, with quarter-hour episodes.
Adult Swim will be part of the Turner Broadcasting upfront presentation Wednesday morning.
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