Tina Fey and Robert Carlock have received a series order at Netflix for their animated comedy series Mulligan, Variety has confirmed. The streamer has ordered 20 episodes of the series created and executive produced by Carlock and Sam Means (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, 30 Rock, Great News). Fey will executive produce.
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In the series, after an alien attack destroys the earth, what remains of humanity has the chance to start society over from scratch. But can we get it right this time?
Fey and Eric Gurian are set to executive produce via Fey’s Little Stranger, Inc. along with David Miner, Scott Greenberg, and Joel Kuwarah. Universal Television will produce in association with Fey’s Little Stranger, Inc., Bevel Gears, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Bento Box Entertainment.
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Fey and Carlock previously created the Emmy-nominated Netflix series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, where Means was also a writer and executive producer. The Emmy-winning duo is also behind 30 Rock and they are currently developing a comedy series for NBCUniversal’s upcoming streaming platform Peacock titled Girls5Eva, which is about a one-hit-wonder girl group from the 90’s that reunites to give their pop star dreams one more shot. Additionally, their Ted Danson-led comedy series also received a series order at NBC.
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