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Fox today made the bulk of its new series pickups, ordering four dramas — Prodigal Son, starring Tom Payne and Michael Sheen; neXt, starring John Slattery police drama Deputy, headlined by Stephen Dorff; the Annie Weisman/Jason Katims sister drama; based on an Australian format — and comedy Outmatched (fka Geniuses).

That leaves two more drama pilots and three comedy ones. While I hear Fox is yet to give official passes, most of the remaining pilots are not going forward at the network.

In best shape is soapy family drama Filthy Rich, headlined by Kim Cattrall, which is considered a lock as a possible companion to Empire, with details currently being worked out. I hear they have to do with writer/director/exec producer’s Tate Taylor availability as his film schedule may not allow for the series to be ready for fall. Along with the four drama pilots that did get a series order today,...

Jason Alexander, who is best known for his nine-year stint as the iconic character George Costanza on “Seinfeld,” has boarded the Fox single-camera comedy pilot “Richard Lovely,” Variety has learned.

The project follows the title character, who is the disgruntled author of the best-selling children’s book series, “Mr. Mouse.” Richard doesn’t hate children, but rather just everything about them. After a publicity fiasco involving an unexpectedly savvy 9-year-old kid, Mr. Mouse appears in Richard’s real life as he is forced into an unlikely father/son relationship that will change his life forever.

Alexander will voice Mr. Mouse, who will be an animated character. He joins already announced cast members Thomas Lennon, who will play the titular author, Wendie Malick, Nicole Sun, Asif Ali, Nicole Richie, Mason Shneiderman, Kai Cech, and Thom Nemer.

Alexander’s recent credits include appearances on another Fox show, “The Orville,” as well as...

Jason Alexander has joined the cast of Fox’s comedy pilot “Richard Lovely.”

Alexander, who played George Costanza on “Seinfeld,” will lend his voice to the animated character Mr. Mouse and star opposite Thomas Lennon (“Reno 911!”).

Richard Lovely is the disgruntled author of a hit series of children’s books called “Mr. Mouse” — even though he’s no fan of children. After a publicity fiasco involving an interaction with a clever nine-year-old, Mr. Mouse begins to appear in Lovely’s real life, and he is forced into an odd father-son relationship.

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Alexander joins previously announced cast members including Wendie Malick, Nicole Sun, Asif Ali, Nicole Richie, Mason Shneiderman, Kai Cech, and Thom Nemer.“Richard Lovely” is produced by 20th Century Fox Television, and executive produced by Billy Finnegan, Alex Hardcastle and Kat Coiro. Finnegan will write and Hardcastle will direct.

Wrecked alum Asif Ali has been cast as a series regular opposite Thomas Lennon in Richard Lovely, Fox’s single-camera comedy pilot, from Grace and Frankie executive producer Billy Finnegan and 20th Century Fox TV.

Written and executive produced by Finnegan, Richard Lovely, which has an About a Boy vibe to it, is about Richard Lovely, the disgruntled author of the best-selling children’s book series, Mr. Mouse. He doesn’t hate children, but rather just everything about them. After a publicity fiasco involving an unexpectedly savvy 9-year-old kid, Mr. Mouse appears in Richard’s real life as he is forced into an unlikely father/son relationship that will change his life forever.

Ali will play Howard, Richard’s literary agent. He spends most of his time putting out fires that Richard has needlessly started.

In addition to Lennon, he joins previously announced series regulars Wendi Malick, Mason Schneiderman, Nicole Sun and Nicole Richie.

Nicole Richie is set as a series regular opposite Thomas Lennon in Richard Lovely, Fox’s single-camera comedy pilot, from Grace and Frankie executive producer Billy Finnegan and 20th Century Fox TV.

Written and executive produced by Finnegan, Richard Lovely, which has an About a Boy vibe to it, is about Richard Lovely, the disgruntled author of the best-selling children’s book series, Mr. Mouse. He doesn’t hate children, but rather just everything about them. After a publicity fiasco involving an unexpectedly savvy 9-year-old kid, Mr. Mouse appears in Richard’s real life as he is forced into an unlikely father/son relationship that will change his life forever.

Richie will play Kelli, Richard’s publicist, a high-functioning millennial who is Richard’s polar opposite in every way except one: they both like to keep their eyes on number one – themselves.

We hear the Kelli role originally was recurring,...

Nicole Richie has been cast in a series regular role in the Fox single-cam comedy pilot “Richard Lovely.”

The project follows Richard Lovely (Thomas Lennon), the disgruntled author of the best-selling children’s book series, “Mr. Mouse.” He doesn’t hate children, but rather just everything about them. After a publicity fiasco involving an unexpectedly savvy 9-year-old kid, Mr. Mouse appears in Richard’s real life as he is forced into an unlikely father/son relationship that will change his life forever.

Richie will play Kelli, Richard’s publicist. She is described as a high-functioning millennial who is Richard’s polar opposite in every way except one: they both like to keep their eyes on number one – themselves. The role was originally intended to be a recurring character but after a table read, the producers decided to make Richie a regular.

In addition to Lennon, Richie joins previously announced cast members Wendie Malick,...

Thomas Lennon has been cast in the title role of the Fox single-camera comedy pilot “Richard Lovely,” Variety has learned exclusively.

The project follows Richard Lovely, the disgruntled author of the best-selling children’s book series, “Mr. Mouse.” He doesn’t hate children, but rather just everything about them. After a publicity fiasco involving an unexpectedly savvy 9-year-old kid, Mr. Mouse appears in Richard’s real life as he is forced into an unlikely father/son relationship that will change his life forever.

Lennon will star alongside previously announced cast members Nicole Sun and Wendie Malick.

The news comes a year after Lennon was cast in the Fox comedy pilot “Dan the Weatherman.” That pilot was said to be well-received at the network with Lennon in particular earning considerable praise. Fox decided to redevelop it as a possible midseason show before ultimately passing on it in December. Lennon is perhaps...

Nicole Sun has been cast in the Fox single-camera comedy pilot “Richard Lovely,” Variety has learned exclusively.

The project follows the title character, the disgruntled author of the best-selling children’s book series, “Mr. Mouse.” He doesn’t hate children, but rather just everything about them. After a publicity fiasco involving an unexpectedly savvy 9-year-old kid, Mr. Mouse appears in Richard’s real life as he is forced into an unlikely father/son relationship that will change his life forever.

Sun will play Lindsay, Richard’s kind, beautiful neighbor. She’s a newly divorced mom still adjusting to life as a single parent. Sun joins previously announced cast member Wendie Malick.

Sun’s previous acting credits include “Dr. Ken” and “Scorpion.” She has also worked as a writer on shows such as “I Feel Bad,” “AP Bio,” and “Dr. Ken.” She is repped by Wme, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Ginsburg Daniels.