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Zach Galifianakis to Star As a Clown in New FX Comedy Baskets

Zach Galifianakis is coming to a TV near you as—get this—a clown. FX has greenlit a pilot starring the Hangover actor in a show called Baskets co-created by Louis C.K. Portlandia’s Jonathan Krisel, and Galifianakis, The Hollywood Reporter reports. A 10-episode run is set to air in 2016, starring Galifiankis as a man desperate to become a respected professional clown but who’s stuck working at a local rodeo. The show has already garnered praise from FX executives, though that may come as no surprise thanks to the success of CK’s current show, Louie. “To say Zach’s portrayal of the lead character Chip Baskets is hilarious/unique/riveting/fascinating would be an understatement.

 

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