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LA Tax Credit Fuels New Private Detective Comedy
20 Nov
Summary
- A new private detective workplace comedy pilot received a $1.4M tax credit.
- The project is from Brooklyn Nine-Nine's co-creator Dan Goor.
- The comedy will be filmed in Los Angeles, continuing a noir tradition.
A new half-hour workplace comedy, co-created by Dan Goor, co-creator and executive producer of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, is set to film its pilot in Los Angeles. The project, which received a substantial $1.4 million tax credit from the California Film Commission, is described as one of the most promising comedy pitches to emerge recently.
NBC purchased the untitled series with a pilot production commitment and a clear intention to move forward. Universal Television, the studio behind the show, applied for the tax incentive, further securing the comedy's future. The creators aim to continue the legacy of Los Angeles private investigators, a tradition famously begun by Philip Marlowe.
The series will be set within the world of private detectives, offering a fresh perspective on a classic genre. The decision to film in California aligns with the show's logline, which firmly places its narrative within the iconic landscape of Los Angeles.
