Los Angeles, Los Angeles (UNI) In a collaboration poised to blend raw humour with real-life storytelling, comedian Bill Burr is developing a scripted comedy for Fox based on the life of fellow stand-up icon Earthquake, also known as Nathaniel Stroman.
Burr is producing the project through his North Hill Productions; 3 Arts Entertainment will also produce through Fox Entertainment Studios. Right now the commitment is just for a script; Burr, Dave Becky, manager Jermaine Smith and (Burr’s producing partner) Mike Bertolina are executive producers, reports The Hollywood Reporter.
Described as a character-driven, sharply humourous portrayal of perseverance and reinvention, “Earthquake” will delve onto the journey of a man who turned adversity, raw honesty and razor-sharp wit into a legendary career in stand-up.
Earthquake is a comedian, actor, voice artist and radio personality. In 2022, he had an episode of Chappelle’s Home Team, titled “Earthquake: Legendary,” on Netflix. Earthquake was a staple of shows like BET’s Comic View and HBO’s Def Comedy Jam. His specials include “About Got Damm Time”, “Walter Latham Presents”, “From the Outhouse to the Whitehouse” and “These Ain’t Jokes for Showtime”.
Bill Burr, meanwhile, is no stranger to translating real-life experiences into television gold. Burr’s own life story, basically, was told through his Netflix animated series “F Is for Family”. His dramatic turns in “Breaking Bad” and his critically acclaimed Broadway run in “Glengarry Glen Ross” have cemented his status as a multi-faceted storyteller.
