FX Adds Another Original Comedy

LOS ANGELES: FX has slated the live-action comedy Wilfred, starring Elijah Wood and Jason Gann, in its schedule, the fourth comedy added to the channel’s roster in the past 18 months.

The show is based on the Australian series of the same name, which aired for two seasons on SBS, and has been adapted by writer/executive producer David Zuckerman (Family Guy, American Dad). The series stars Wood as Ryan, an introvert who struggles to find social and professional happiness, until he meets Wilfred, played by Gann. The world sees Wilfred as a dog, while Ryan sees him as a man dressed in a dog suit. Wilfred is Ryan’s alter-ego, intent on pushing him out of his shell.

"We loved how well the pilot turned out, and we were blown away by the chemistry between Elijah Wood and Jason Gann," said Nick Grad, the executive VP of original programming at FX Networks. "It’s a very unique concept and we think David Zuckerman has a great take on it."