Skylar has been tapped to portray the role of Jason, who is described as 'a sweet and slightly wimpy guy who was previously with the Peace Corps.'
- Feb 18, 2015
AceShowbiz - ABC has approached Skylar Astin to star in its upcoming NBA comedy. The news, first reported by The Hollywood Reporter, came in the wake of the cancellation of the actor's sitcom "Ground Floor" by TBS after just two seasons.
The upcoming ABC project, which is yet to be titled, "is set in the world of the NBA and centers on a rookie who doesn't speak English and a translator who doesn't speak basketball." As for Skylar, he has been cast to portray Jason.
His role has been described as "a sweet and slightly wimpy guy who was previously with the Peace Corps. A bit of a loser with no athletic prowess whatsoever, Jason works as a teaching assistant and, while living in his parents' basement, is tapped by the GM of an NBA team to be the translator for Mo, a new recruit from Botswana." The site went on detailing, "A munchkin among giants in the world of professional basketball, Jason soon discovers that he's being paid to be a lot more than just a translator. He also has to be the new player's 24/7 guide/best friend/mentor and protector - and find a way to light a fire under this incredibly tall and talented athlete who seems to lack any drive."
While airing date hasn't been set, David Windsor and Casey Johnson have been booked to write the script. John Fortenberry is on board directing.
Skylar is best known for his starring roles in stage musical "Spring Awakening" and film "Pitch Perfect" among others. He portrayed the main character Brody Carol Moyer on the recently canceled "Ground Floor".
