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Damon Wayans lands Colin Cowherd inspired CBS pilot
By April MacIntyre Mar 18, 2011, 5:45 GMT
Damon Wayans - Philadelphia, PA, USA © Paul Froggatt / PR Photos
Damon Wayans is set to play a sports radio host for CBS, inspired by ESPN's Colin Cowherd.
Deadline reports that Wayans, part of the large Wayans clan of comedic actors, has finalized a deal to play the lead in the CBS TV Studios comedy pilot set at a sports radio station.
Written by Bill Martin and Mike Schiff, Wayans' character is named Nick Herd.
Andy Cadiff is set to direct the as yet unnamed pilot.
Martin and Schiff will executive produce with Eric and Kim Tannenbaum. Cowherd is a producer on the project.
Danny Comden is cast as the producer of Herd's show.
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