Jim Jefferies to star in an NBC comedy pilot, ending The Jim Jefferies Show after three seasons
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"The Jim Jefferies Show will air its final episode on November 19, concluding a brilliant three-year run on Comedy Central,” a spokesperson for Comedy Central tells Deadline. “We thank Jim and the team for bringing us a unique and international approach to culture and politics. We look forward to developing more projects with Jim in the future.” The Australian-born comedian has signed on to play a fictionalized version of himself in an NBC comedy pilot that offers his unique take on modern life and the complexity of relationships. The untitled series is from Hot in Cleveland creator Suzanne Martin and counts Sean Hayes among its producers. Jefferies previously starred in the FX/FXX sitcom Legit, which he co-created, from 2013 to 2014.
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