New Girl alumna, Hannah Simone, is plotting her return to TV. ABC has ordered a single-camera comedy starring, co-written and executive produced by the actress.
The comedy, inspired by Hannah’s nontraditional Indian family, has a put pilot commitment. Written and executive produced by Simone and former New Girl co-executive producer Matt Fusfeld and Alex Cuthbertson, the untitled project centers on Hannah (Simone) and her Indian-American immigrant father. They always have been close, but after she admits to herself that she’s in a dead-end job and he reveals his marriage is over, they’re starting over together and each finding a new path. This new chapter will either make them crazy close — or just crazy.
Simone has been very public about her strong commitment to her father. Four years ago, she penned an emotional tribute to him in Time magazine, praising his “courage, vision and pioneering feminist spirit.” Simone has introduced her father to some of her celebrity pals, and the two did a promotional spot for Toyota reminiscing about the time he taught her how to drive.
This is Simone’s second go-round with ABC for a potential pilot. Last season the actress played the lead of the network’s The Greatest American Hero reboot pilot. Coming off a seven-year run as a series regular on Fox’s New Girl, Simone has been among the most sought-after actresses for pilots. The Greatest American Hero pilot ultimately didn’t get ordered to series.
