Jake Johnson Says Cable Guy-Inspired Hulu Pilot Is Already Filmed
The actor, who executive produces with Damon Wayans Jr., says Jonathan Krisel directed the pilot and a series order now rests with Hulu.
Jake Johnson said the pilot for Hulu's untitled series inspired by The Cable Guy has already been filmed, according to screenrant.com. Johnson added that whether the project moves forward is now up to Hulu, which has not given it an official series order.
Jonathan Krisel directed the pilot. Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr. star in it and serve as executive producers, with Johnson playing Chip Douglas and Wayans Jr. playing Steven Stephens.
The pilot was written by writers from New Girl and Cobra Kai, Johnson said.
How the project reached the pilot stage
Hulu handed the project a pilot order on June 5, 2026. The series is inspired by the 1996 film The Cable Guy, which was directed by Ben Stiller and starred Jim Carrey.
The original film grossed around $102 million against a $47 million budget.
Quick answers
Has Hulu ordered a full series based on The Cable Guy?
No. Hulu has not given the project an official series order, and Jake Johnson said the decision is up to the streamer.
Who directed the pilot?
Jonathan Krisel directed the pilot.
Who stars in the pilot?
Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr. star in the pilot and are also executive producers.