The series, currently known under its working title of City Mayor Project, is written and executive produced by Jeremy Bronson (The Mindy Project, Late Night With Jimmy Fallon). Bronson is credited as the creator of Jimmy Fallon's popular "Thank You Notes" segment, in which he says shit like this:
Daveed Diggs, who bagged a Grammy and a Tony for his performance in Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton this year, has also signed on as executive producer. Diggs, though also known for his work in the experimental group clipping., is not expected to star.
The pilot is currently set to be helmed by ABC alum James Griffiths. Griffiths previously directed three episodes of the network's Black-ish, on which Diggs has popped in for a few episodes as the brother of Rainbow Johnson (Tracee Ellis Ross). Diggs wrapped his Hamilton duties as both Thomas Jefferson and Marquis de Lafayette in July and will next be seen in Stephen Chbosky's forthcoming drama Wonder alongside Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, and recent Room standout Jacob Tremblay.
Think this potential show's premise is unrealistic? Perhaps you should consult our current presidential election and reconsider.
