Jane Lynch has been tapped to co-star opposite Christine Taylor in CBS' untitled comedy pilot, which is being executive produced and directed by Taylor's husband, Ben Stiller. Fran Kranz and Modi also have been cast in the project, from CBS Paramount Network TV. Written by Ajay Sahgal, the singe-camera comedy stars Taylor as a version of herself -- a successful Hollywood actress who stays close to her small-town roots and has a lot of relatives from her hometown still very involved in her life. Lynch will play Taylor's mother. Kranz will play Taylor's brother, while Modi has landed the role of the house manager. Stiller is set to recur as Taylor's husband.
- 9/25/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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