Showtime Orders Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Pilot

LOS ANGELES: Showtime has ordered a pilot for the half-hour comedy Crazy Ex-Girlfriend from Aline Brosh McKenna and Rachel Bloom and CBS Television Studios.

The show, which will have musical elements, focuses on a successful young woman who impulsively gives up her law firm job and Manhattan apartment to find love. The pilot will be directed and executive produced by Marc Webb (500 Days of Summer, The Amazing Spider-Man).

David Nevins, president of Showtime Networks, noted: "This pilot is an exciting change of pace for us. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is built on the inspired comedy and songwriting of Rachel Bloom—who we believe is ready to break out. She was introduced to us by Aline Brosh McKenna, who has a brilliant, contemporary comedy voice that is spot on as showrunner of this project. And, we were lucky to attract director Marc Webb who is eager to flex different creative muscles after his blockbuster successes."

"I am so happy to be working with Rachel Bloom, who is not just a powerhouse musical comedy talent, but also a fabulous writer and creator—I feel very lucky to have found her videos online," said Brosh McKenna. "We are thrilled that Marc Webb, whom I've wanted to work with for such a long time, has come aboard as we move forward with the pilot. David Nevins has been a great champion of the show from the second we stepped into his office, and Showtime and CBS have been ideal creative partners. They've given us both freedom and support, which is all writers can really ask for."

Brosh McKenna's credits include The Devil Wears Prada, We Bought a Zoo and 27 Dresses. Bloom's TV writing credits include Robot Chicken, and she has also appeared in shows such as How I Met Your Mother.