IFC Greenlights Spoils of Babylon Sequel

NEW YORK: Following on the success of The Spoils of Babylon, IFC has ordered a second installment of the Funny or Die franchise, The Spoils Before Dying, from executive producer Will Ferrell.

The new book-to-screen adaptation from the fictional literary author Eric Jonrosh will debut in summer 2015 with six new episodes. Jonrosh (played by Ferrell) will be returning for the new comedic miniseries. Ferrell also serves as an executive producer, alongside Adam McKay, Matt Piedmont, Andrew Steele and Nate Young. Steele and Piedmont return as writers, with Piedmont also directing.

“With IFC’s renewed partnership with Funny or Die, Eric Jonrosh and his most-prized works will continue to entertain and enthrall audiences for generations to come,” said Jennifer Caserta, IFC’s president.

Ferrell said, "Hang on to your hats America! This one’s going to be totally bonkers!”

Matt Piedmont added that "television audiences haven't clamored this much for a second season since After M*A*S*H*.”

Steele said, "Eric Jonrosh is a drunk who urinated in my sink when he came to our house for dinner, but damn he writes great miniseries.”

Adam McKay commented, "The first Spoils miniseries beat the NFL and Big Bang Theory in ratings (adults: ages 74-92) and changed the way Americans talk, think and prepare meat. We anticipate this new series from Jonrosh with Steele and Piedmont becoming the most watched television event in the history of Earth."