Andy Samberg to Star in Fox's Upcoming Cop Comedy

Andy Samberg has signed on to star in and produce Fox's upcoming and untitled Mike Schur/Dan Goor comedy. Schur and Goor are the men behind the hit series PARKS AND RECREATION.

The pilot details a group of detectives on The Edge of New York City, Samberg will play the head cop. 

“Andy’s hilarious, and he was the first guy we thought of when we designed the part,” Schur and Goor said. “From the moment we mentioned his name, everyone at Universal Television and Fox was 100% on-board. Andy Loved the pitch, and it all came together really quickly. We couldn’t be happier.”

Samberg made his comedic chops known during his 7-year stint on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, as well as in movies such as JESSE AND CELESTE FOREVER and HOT ROD.