Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr. Reunite for Hulu Comedy Pilot
Originally published Jun 5, 2026
By Joseph Otterson · Variety
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Key points
- Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr. are reuniting for a Hulu comedy pilot.
- The project is inspired by Jim Carrey's 'The Cable Guy' and features an old-school cable technician as the protagonist.
- The pilot is set in a world dominated by streaming, binge-watching, and algorithms.
- Variety confirmed the details with sources, but the full logline has not been disclosed.
- This marks the second collaboration between Johnson and Wayans Jr., following their work on 'New Girl.'
Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr., known for their work on 'New Girl,' are set to reunite for a Hulu comedy pilot inspired by Jim Carrey's 'The Cable Guy.' The untitled project centers around an old-school cable technician navigating the modern world of streaming and algorithms. Variety confirmed the details with sources, though the full logline remains unrevealed. This marks the latest collaboration between the two actors, who previously worked together on the hit Fox sitcom.
Read the original story: Variety — by Joseph Otterson