ABC Pays Up to Land Matthew Perry Project THR

ABC beat out NBC for the new single-camera comedy project starring former “Friends” star Matthew Perry, reports The Hollywood Reporter.

THR said the deal could be the richest so far of the development season, with hefty penalties that almost guarantee it will be greenlit.

Perry will play a sports arena manager re-evaluating his life as he turns 40. He’ll write, with Alex Barnow and Mark Firek, and Thomas Schlamme is set to direct.

--Elizabeth Jensen

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