Fox gives the green light to new comedy ‘Mulaney’

Comic John Mulaney is having a very good day. On Wednesday Fox announced that it has given a series order to the 30-year-old stand-up vet and “Saturday Night Live� writer’s show “Mulaney.�

The multi-camera ensemble comedy was created, written by and stars Mulaney. It’s based on his life and experiences as a comedian coming of age in New York City. The show is being produced by Universal Television and executive produced by “SNL� creator Lorne Michaels. It also costars Martin Short as Mulaney’s boss. The pilot episode will be directed by Andy Ackerman (“Seinfeld,� “The New Adventures of Old Christine�).

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“John is one of the sharpest and most skilled next-generation comedic voices out there, who also happens to be surrounded by the best of the best on this new show,� said Kevin Reilly, chairman of entertainment for Fox. “I am personally thrilled to be working with Lorne Michaels again, a friend and show business hero who knows better than anyone how to build a show around talent. Add in the comedy magic of Marty Short and the seasoned hand of Andy Ackerman, and I believe we have the makings of something really special here.�

Mulaney originally made a name for himself in New York City’s East Village as part of a two-man comedy show with Nick Kroll called “Oh, Hello Show.�

In 2008 he was named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch. That same year he started work with “SNL,� appearing as a correspondent on “Weekend Update� and co-creating some memorable characters, including that of Stefon with Bill Hader. He has also released two stand-up comedy specials, “The Top Part� (2009) and “New In Town� (2012).

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