May 8th 2024.
Paramount made an exciting announcement that they have greenlit a brand new television series starring the well-known comedian from "Saturday Night Live," Tracy Morgan. The show, titled "Crutch," will be a spinoff of the popular sitcom "The Neighborhood," which is led by Cedric the Entertainer and Tichina Arnold. This time, the spotlight will be on Morgan's character, Francois "Frank" Crutchfield, or simply known as Crutch. He is described as a widower from Harlem whose plans for an empty nest are put on hold when his millennial son and free-spirited daughter move back home.
In a written statement, Morgan shared his excitement about the project, saying, "Crutch will be navigating the joys and challenges of having his kids and grandkids back under one roof, and trust me, there will be plenty of laughter along the way. I am thrilled to be working with my brother Cedric The Entertainer, as well as Owen Smith and the rest of our amazing team. Get ready for your new favorite show!"
Cedric The Entertainer, through his production company A Bird and a Bear Entertainment, will be producing the comedy series. The premiere script was written by Owen Smith, who will also serve as the showrunner. This marks a reunion between Smith and Morgan, as he previously held the same role on Morgan's last comedy series, "The Last O.G."
"I am ecstatic to be expanding our 'The Neighborhood' universe by collaborating with the legendary Tracy Morgan," Cedric The Entertainer expressed. "His character, Crutch, is the close cousin of my character, Calvin Butler, and you'll definitely see some similarities between the two. Morgan brings his hilarious 'say-it-like-it-is' style to this widowed father who is faced with the challenges of his adult children and grandchildren moving back home. Let's just say, there will be plenty of comedic mishaps."
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Morgan made a guest appearance as Cedric's younger brother Curtis in a 2022 episode of "The Neighborhood." However, in "Crutch," he will be introduced as Cedric's cousin. This new addition to the family is sure to bring even more laughter and chaos to the already hilarious show. Fans can't wait to tune in and watch as Crutch navigates the ups and downs of having his family all under one roof.
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