Fred Durst To Star in New CBS Comedy Series

MPF · #1 10-14-2011, 12:52 AM

As "WHY GOD WHY???" this is...if Snooki, Kim Kardashian, and Paris Hilton could have shows doing absolutely nothing....so can Fred Durst:

http://www.deadline.com/2011/10/fred...omedy-project/

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EXCLUSIVE: Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst is looking to front his own comedy series next. Durst has signed his first ever TV deal with CBS and CBS TV Studios. Under the pact, he has partnered with CBS TV Studios-based producers Eric and Kim Tannenbaum on a half-hour comedy project, which he will star in and produce. The untitled comedy, sometimes referred to as Douchebag, has received a script commitment. It centers around a rock legend looking for balance between his high profile lifestyle and trying to raise a family. It will be written by Matthew Carlson (Mr. Sunshine) who will executive produce with the Tannenbaums. The idea was brought to the Tannenbaum Co. by Durst’s manager/producer John Schneider who will serve as a non-writing producer. Schneider is already in business with the Tannenbaums, CBS Studios and CBS. Last season, he and his brother, actor Rob Schneider, developed a family comedy with the same auspices, which was inspired by Rob Schneider’s real-life experiences. The project recently received a midseason series order by CBS. On the TV side, Durst’s only previous credits were arcs on NBC’s limited series Revelations and Fox’s House. In features, he directed The Education of Charlie Banks and The Longshots.

hellawaits77ny · #2 10-14-2011, 01:01 AM

Jesus. That outta be interesting. Hmmm, whatever happened to Limp Bizkit's tour?

MPF · #3 10-14-2011, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by hellawaits77ny

Jesus. That outta be interesting. Hmmm, whatever happened to Limp Bizkit's tour?

20 bucks says that is was low ticket sales that are keeping them from touring.

TonyD · #4 10-14-2011, 01:07 AM

I'm looking forward to this.

MPF · #5 10-14-2011, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyD

I'm looking forward to this.

To be honest. I am too. Either it's going to be a total trainwreck and good to watch for one episode. or it could actually be somewhat good.

He could be like Justin Timberlake, where he completely sucks donkey balls as a musician, but can act damn good.

Magson13 · #6 10-14-2011, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by hellawaits77ny

Jesus. That outta be interesting. Hmmm, whatever happened to Limp Bizkit's tour?

Gayhem '12.

I'll watch this show. I think Durst could actually have potential. He's already a douchebag, so he doesn't even need to act much to pull it off.

hellawaits77ny · #7 10-14-2011, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MPF

20 bucks says that is was low ticket sales that are keeping them from touring.

Probably

MetalIsArt · #8 10-14-2011, 03:33 AM

I used to have a "soft spot" for Bizkit. Now I listen to them and think? Wut???

Borland is funny, "I DONT LIEK FRED" and two weeks later "IM BAK"...

mastodon421 · #9 10-14-2011, 03:37 AM

This is beyond hilarious news. I am eagerly awaiting this.

Maidenmagic · #10 10-14-2011, 05:21 AM

Durst is gonna have to pull off some serious acting to pull off a rock legend. Not that I would watch this any way. Can't stand nu-metal.