CBS ordered a pilot for new multi-cam show Zarna, the network announced Tuesday.
The show will star stand-up comedian Zarna Garg as “a proud immigrant woman who’s been raising her American born kids on Indian values.” But, the logline continues, “now that they’re getting older, it’s time for her to focus on her own American dream.”
Garg also serves as writer and executive producer, with Darlene Hunt as writer, executive producer and showrunner. Mindy Kaling and Jessica Kumai Scott will also executive produce via Kaling International, along with Kevin Hart, Bryan Smiley and Mike Stein of Hartbeat. Warner Bros. Television is the studio.
Garg released an Amazon comedy special, One in a Billion, in 2023. She also appeared as herself in this year’s Jonathan Groff- and Karan Soni-led A Nice Indian Boy. She has nearly one million followers on TikTok, where she’s known for her comedy sketches. Before entering the industry, she earned her law degree and practiced as a lawyer before becoming a stay-at-home mom. Her memoir, This American Woman, will release in April of next year.
Hunt is best known as the creator of Showtime’s The Big C. Fans also recognize her for roles on Parks and Rec, Help Me help You, Suburgatory and Idiocracy, and she serves as an executive producer of Fox’s Call Me Kat.
Source: Hollywoodreporter
