Development News: Fred Durst is a CBS Sitcom Star, 'NYPD Blue' Creators Reunite for New Drama
Fred Durst -- yep, the Limp Bizkit frontman -- has signed his first TV deal to star in a new sitcom on CBS.According to Deadline, Durst has teamed with Eric and Kim Tannenbaum to produce and star in the tentatively titled 'Douchebag' about a rock legend who is trying to balance his celebrity life with his family life.
Durst's other TV acting credits include NBC's 'Revelations' and Fox's 'House.'
In other development news ...
'NYPD Blue' co-creators Steven Bochco and David Milch are teaming up once again for a new NBC drama. The new legal drama follows a Washington DC lawmaker with a dark secret. While it's not confirmed to get to series, there is a sizable penalty attached to the project. [TV Guide]
'The Daily Show' correspondent Aasif Mandvi has sold a comedy to CBS. Mandvi will write and star in the project that follows a divorced marriage counselor. [Deadline]
Ready for a modern day 'Treasure Island'? NBC has bought the project by 'Eagle Eye' writer John Glenn. In this interpretation, Manhattan is the Treasure Island. [Deadline]

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