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Chris McDonald (Boardwalk Empire) has joined Fox's multi-camera/hybrid pilot Fantasy Life. He replaces James Caan, who was originally cast in the role but exited after the table read. Fantasy Life was written by Tim McAuliffe based on the memoir by top fantasy sports expert, ESPN's Matthew Berry. When hard-working…

James Caan has departed Fox's multi-camera/hybrid pilot Fantasy Life following its table read today. Caan was a last-minute addition to the project; he only closed his deal three days ago. Caan had a previous commitment to Sicilian Vampire, a movie written and directed by Frank D’Angelo, which is starting production…

The Sopranos alumna Jamie Lynn Sigler will co-star opposite Kevin Connolly, Vanessa Williams, and James Caan in Fox's multi-camera/hybrid pilot Fantasy Life, written by Tim McAuliffe based on the memoir by one of U.S.' top fantasy experts, ESPN's Matthew Berry. When hard-working Mitch (Connolly) lands his ultimate…

James Caan is set for a co-starring role opposite Kevin Connolly and Vanessa Williams in Fox's multi-camera/hybrid pilot Fantasy Life, written by Tim McAuliffe based on the memoir by one of U.S.' top fantasy experts, ESPN's Matthew Berry. When hard-working Mitch (Connolly) lands his ultimate dream job hosting a…

UPDATES: Chris Johnson (The Vampire Diaries) and Megan Dodds (The Contract) have booked series regular roles opposite Adam Rodriguez and Paula Patton in ABC's drama pilot Runner. Written by Michael Cooney based on the Turkish series Son and directed by Michael Offer, the 20th TV/ABC Studios project centers on Lauren…

The young actresses from the UK and New Zealand are heading Stateside, landing roles in their first U.S. pilots on Fox. UK native Florence Pugh has been cast as the female lead opposite Eric McCormack in Fox's family dramedy pilot Studio City, written by Krista Vernoff and directed by Sanaa Hamri. Inspired by…

Patrick Brammall, who co-starred in the Australian comedy series Strange Calls, is set to reprise his role in the U.S. remake. The Aussie actor has been cast in the NBC comedy pilot Strange Calls, from Kapital Entertainment, Hoodlum and 20th TV. Written by Blake McCormick based on the Australian format, it centers on…

Vanessa Williams is set to star opposite Kevin Connolly in Fox’s multi-camera/hybrid pilot Fantasy Life, written by Tim McAuliffe based on the memoir by one of U.S.' top fantasy experts, ESPN's Matthew Berry. When a hard-working guy, Mitch (Connolly) lands his ultimate dream job hosting a fantasy football show, he's…

Two high-profile Fox comedy projects have received pilot orders: Fantasy Life, starring Entourage alum Kevin Connolly, and DeTour, from Psych creator Steve Franks and Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo. Both come from Fox sibling 20th Century Fox TV and had put pilot commitments. The multi-camera/hybrid Fantasy Life was…

FX has had success with The League. Now Fox is tapping into the hot fantasy football world with a high-profile comedy package that has landed a put pilot commitment from the network. Titled Fantasy Life, the multi-camera/hybrid comedy, from 20th TV, has Kevin Connolly attached to star. Written by Tim McAuliffe (The Off…