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FX Greenlights ‘Movers’ Pilot From Reno 911 Duo Featuring Becky Lynch

Produced by 20th Television, the project signals FX’s deepening commitment to character-driven improvisational comedies.

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Overview

  • FX has commissioned the pilot for Movers, an improvised workplace comedy created by Robert Ben Garant and Cathy Shim.
  • Garant and Shim will star in the series and oversee it as executive producers alongside Stacey Sher, Peter Principato, and Jonny Shipes.
  • The show follows the erratic and codependent dynamics of a crew of movers in a mockumentary style.
  • The ensemble cast is led by WWE star Becky Lynch (Rebecca Quin) and includes Maz Jobrani, Darius Homayoun, Tanael Joachim, and Manny Montana.
  • The pilot aligns with FX’s strategy of expanding its original comedy slate with high-improvisation, character-focused programming.