FX Greenlights Donald Glover Comedy ‘Atlanta’

FX has given a series order to ‘Atlanta’ a new comedy created by and starring Donald Glover.   The show revolves around two cousins on their way up in Atlanta’s rap music scene.

Brian Tyree Henry (Boardwalk Empire), Lakeith Lee Stanfield (Selma) and Zazie Beetz are set to co-stars with Glover.

“ ‘Atlanta’ draws on Donald’s considerable talents as a musician, actor and writer to give us something unique,” said Nick Grad, president of original programming for FX and FX Prods. “The story is made all the more powerful by the great cast and the contributions of Donald’s fellow executive producer Paul Simms and director Hiro Murai. We can’t wait to for the debut of ‘Atlanta’ next year.”

Can’t wait for this, i have been missing Donald Glover since his departure from Community. his most recent body of work i saw him in was Magic Mike 2. FX has a really good streak with new shows so i hope this can be a marriage made in heaven. Now i’ll just be over hear listening to his albums on loop.

FX ordered 10 half hour episodes which are set to premiere next year. Fingers crossed!!