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SNL Star Colin Jost Tackles True Crime Drama
2 Apr
Summary
- Colin Jost will executive produce and star in a new drama.
- The series is based on the true story of a suburban dentist drug kingpin.
- The untitled project is in development at Peacock.
Colin Jost, a prominent figure at Saturday Night Live, is venturing into the realm of scripted television with a new drama series in development at Peacock. Jost is attached to executive produce and star in the untitled project, which stems from an overall deal with Universal Television.
The series is inspired by the shocking true story of Larry Lavin, a suburban dentist who, by night, operated as a significant cocaine kingpin on the East Coast. The narrative promises to explore the dual life of this seemingly ordinary man who built a drug empire behind the facade of the American dream.
This new role represents Jost's television acting debut, though he has prior experience in film, including comedies he has written and appeared in. His continued involvement with Saturday Night Live is expected, as the series is designed to accommodate his SNL commitments, a precedent set by other cast members who have juggled multiple projects.
