Kal Penn To Star In Peter Tolan’s FX Comedy Pilot ‘Belated’

EXCLUSIVEKal Penn will be the male lead in this movie Belated, FX’s comedy pilot written, directedAnd executive produced by Rescue Me and The JobPeter Tolan was my co-creator. I’ve learned.

The comedy is a half-hour long and follows Owen Penn (a recently out man in 40s) as he and Diana try to find their normal. They also attempt to have new relationships while co-parenting together. A surprising intergenerational friendship develops between Owen (Penn) and Clay (17-year-old trans teenager).

This is Tolan’s personal project. He came out later in life and Penn, 44. Penn came out just a few weeks ago. He announced his engagement to Penn in his memoir. “You Can’t Be Serious”This article was published Nov. 2.

Penn’s character Owen is intelligent with a dry wit. He had everything he needed: a loving wife and children, a comfortable home in Connecticut, and a high-ranking job as chief of pediatrics at the top New York City hospital. Owen discovers that he is gay after he has a relationship with another man. He has to find a way to navigate his new reality – while mending fences with his loved ones – a challenge made all the more daunting thanks to the arrival of Clay who randomly appears on Owen’s front stoop.

Nick Alford of Tolan’s Cloudland also executive produces the pilot. FX Productions is responsible for the production.

Penn will take a break from his tour to support his memoir “You Can’t be Serious”To join the USO or U.S. Space Force Chief for Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond to bring some holiday cheer to Guardians and Airmen at two locations, including Thule Air Base – located just 450-miles south of the North Pole.

Penn is executive producing and starring in Comedy Central’s upcoming holiday film Hot Mess HolidayThe first Diwali holiday movie, starring Surina Jindal & Melanie Chandra. He recently starred in the CBS drama series ClariceHe is one of the main characters in the Disney Junior animated cartoon series. Mira, Royal Detective.Penn is best known for his leading roles in the Harold & Kumar franchise,Sunnyside, House, Designated Survivor and Sunnysidewhich he co-created. UTA, Dan Spilo at Industry Entertainment, and Fuller Law represent him.

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