Comedian Gabriel Iglesias to Produce Content for Fuse Media

NEW YORK: Fuse Media, which owns U.S. networks Fuse and NUVOtv, has inked a multiyear production agreement with comedian Gabriel Iglesias for the development of several new original titles.

First on the slate will be the tentatively titled Fluffy Breaks Even!, a 6×30-minute series featuring Iglesias and his eccentric tour mates as they take their act to different cities. That program is due out on Fuse in October. Additionally, Iglesias is executive producing three one-hour comedy specials for the network, and at least one additional series, currently in development.

“Gabriel is the perfect example of the type of talent that is part of Fuse’s new goal of representing New Young America, the young Millennial tastemakers and trendsetters who are revolutionizing today’s culture and whose influence is evident on and offline,” said Fuse President Bill Hilary. “Like our other partners, including the iconic Jennifer Lopez, Iglesias is one of the biggest and most important entertainers in America today.”

“I’m really excited about this new series with my long-time comedy friends Martin [Moreno] and Rick [Gutierrez],” said Iglesias. “It incorporates all of my favorite things—stand-up, food and my FANS—with one of my least favorite things: exercise. Fuse is the perfect place for my series and I can’t wait to share it with everyone!”

“We are excited to be partnering with one of the most unique voices in comedy, and an individual who has such a strong connection with a loyal fan base that follows him across social media and across the country,” said Lynnette Ramirez, Fuse Media’s senior VP of content.