Damon Wayans Jr.

“Zooey Deschanel, a star and producer of the sitcom 'New Girl,' revealed that she and her cast had to campaign to bring Lamorne Morris on board. Morris joined the show in Season 1 to replace the character Coach, played by Damon Wayans Jr., who left to return to 'Happy Endings.' Deschanel shared that Morris was initially considered for the role but had to step aside for another pilot. Despite this, she and her co-stars believed in his talent and worked to secure his casting. Deschanel emphasized that Morris was the best fit for the role and that his eventual inclusion was a crucial decision for the show's success. She noted that Morris' later Emmy win for 'Fargo' proved his talent and that the show could not have succeeded without him.”

“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.”