Overview
- Multiple outlets reported Friday that Hulu has ordered an untitled comedy pilot inspired by the 1996 film The Cable Guy with the project currently at the pilot stage and no series greenlight yet.
- Jake Johnson will play a version of Chip Douglas and Damon Wayans Jr. will play a version of Steven Stephens, and both are also listed as executive producers on the pilot.
- The pilot was written by Rob Rosell, Joe Piarulli and Luan Thomas, who will serve as co‑showrunners and executive producers, with Sony Pictures Television and Original Film producing.
- Creators describe the project as an inspired reimagining rather than a straight remake, updating the story to explore male friendship, loneliness and obsession in a streaming‑dominant media landscape.
- The pickup marks a return to the pilot model for Hulu and a renewed collaboration with Sony TV, and the Johnson‑Wayans reunion provides a clear audience draw while the series decision and scheduling remain unresolved.