BBC Worldwide and Reveille sign leading Hollywood talent for I'm With Stupid pilot for NBC

BBC Worldwide Productions and Reveille have recruited some of the most highly acclaimed talent in the industry to re-craft a US pilot of BBC3's hit comedy series I’m With Stupid for NBC.

The Farrelly brothers (There's Something About Mary) are signed to direct and Wil Calhoun (Friends) is confirmed to write. Kenton Allen, BBC Comedy North and Ben Silverman, Reveille and Bradley Thomas, Farrellly's Brothers partner and Wil Calhoun are executive producers.

This comes hot on the heals of the deal by BBC Worldwide Productions and Sony Pictures Television to co-produce a put pilot for CBS of the award-winning BBC/BBC America co-production, Viva Blackpool, guest starring Hugh Jackman. Bob Lowry (Huff) will write and executive produce. The original writer Peter Bowker is executive producers.

Paul Telegdy, SVP Programming & Co-Productions BBC Worldwide commented: "Building our scripted production business is an absolute priority for us and these two deals demonstrate that we are seriously breaking into this market.

"The BBC is recognized for commissioning some of the most invigorating and intelligent drama and comedy series. We're very excited to be working with some of the best talent in Hollywood who will re-craft BBC titles to appeal to an American audience whilst retaining the true vision of the original creators.".

I'm With Stupid follows the unlikely friendship between a homeless man and a wheelchair-user, after they meet one evening in a local police station. The show, which explores disability in a funny and truthful way has been winning critical acclaim in the UK.

The original series was created and developed by BBC Comedy North who bought together the writer Danny Peek and creative consultant Peter Keeley (who has cerebral palsy). Executive producer is Kenton Allen, BBC's Creative Head Comedy North & Talent, and the series producer is Jon Mountague, BBC Entertainment Producer.
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