Tracy Morgan is ready to star in a model new Paramount+ comedy that will probably be set in the identical universe because the CBS sequence The Neighborhood.
In accordance with Selection, Morgan will lead the half-hour comedy sequence titled Crutch, the place he’ll play the position of Francois “Frank” Crutchfield. In accordance with experiences, Morgan’s character is “a Harlem widower whose empty-nest plans are placed on maintain after his millennial son and free-spirited daughter transfer again residence.”
“Crutch will probably be navigating the ups and downs of getting his youngsters and grandkids again underneath one roof, and you understand if I’m doing this, there will probably be loads of laughs alongside the best way,” mentioned Morgan. “I’m so comfortable to have the ability to do that with my brother Cedric The Entertainer, Owen Smith and the remainder of the wonderful crew we’ve put collectively. Prepare on your new favourite present!”
The Neighborhood spin-off to be produced by Cedric
The sequence will probably be govt produced by comic Cedric The Entertainer, who additionally starred and produced The Neighborhood. In an announcement on the sequence, Cedric praised Morgan and the upcoming sequence.
“I’m excited to be increasing our ‘The Neighborhood’ universe by producing a present with the legendary comic Tracy Morgan,” mentioned Cedric The Entertainer. “This new character is the shut cousin to my character Calvin Butler, and you’ll get pleasure from a few of their many similarities. Morgan performs Crutch, a ‘say-it-like-it-is’ widowed father who’s challenged when his two grownup kids and a few grandchildren want to maneuver again residence, and let’s simply say there will probably be a number of comedic problems.”
Coincidentally, Morgan did seem in The Neighborhood, however not as his upcoming character. He visitor starred in a Season 5 episode as the rich youthful brother to Cedric’s Calvin.
