Zach Galifianakis developing new show with Brody Stevens as part of deal with HBO

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Zach Galifianakis has signed a new first-look deal with HBO that expands his relationship with the network. He currently co-stars in the comedy series Bored to Death and has now lined up a new show starring comedian Brody Stevens and directed by Jonathan Krisel. The show was co-created and excec produced by Galifianakis and Mike Gibbons, and just wrapped production. The series is a mocumentary that stars Stevens as himself, which follows one day in the life of the comedian. Galifianakis is expected to guest star on the potential series.

Stevens is a former amateur baseball player and is described as a cross between George Plimpton and "Mr. Baseball" Bob Uecker. He's been doing standup since the 90's and met Galifianakis in Chicago when Stevens was opening for the Hangover star. Deadline reports that Brody called Galifianakis' hotel room and said: "It's Brody Stevens. I’d really want to take our relationship to the next level. Can we meet?" Since then they have worked together on Galifianakis' VH1 show Late World with Zach and Stevens had bit parts in The Hangover and Due Date.

Check out the video below of Zach Galifianakis episode of Stevens' Brody Stevens Interview Challenge Web series. 

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