ABC orders pilot of Jo Koy’s comedy series ‘Josep’

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Filipino American comedian Jo Koy has received an order from ABC for a pilot of his single-camera comedy Josep.

The Josep series follows a recently divorced Filipino-American nurse, played by Jo Koy, trying to deal with dating, fatherhood and a very Filipino mother who loves to “help.”

“His comedy is immensely relatable and pulls inspiration from his larger-than-life family, specifically his son,” according to ABC.

A single camera show is taped like a movie, with reactions and actions being driven by the director and without a live audience. A multi-camera show often features a live audience.

Steve Joe is the writer and executive producer. Joe is a co-executive producer on Doogie Kamealoa MD and upcoming series Ted. His credits also include Turner & Hooch, Man With a Plan and Young Sheldon.

Also executive producing are Koy, Kourtney Kang, The Detective Agency’s Jake Kasdan and Melvin Mar, Joe Meloche, Imminent Collision’s Randall Park, Michael Golamco and Hieu Ho. Josep will be produced by 20th Television.

Jo Koy will shoot his fourth Netflix comedy special in March.