CBS passes on Fun comedy pilot starring Becki Newton and Michael Urie

Deadline

The comedy pilot from Michael Patrick King reuniting Ugly Betty alums Newton and Urie is the second high-profile project from this pilot season that CBS has rejected, following The Lincoln Lawyer. "CBS was expected to make more decisions on pilots that have not been shot because all production was shut down by the coronavirus pandemic, wreaking havoc in the broadcast pilot season," reports Deadline's Nellie Andreeva. "The network, which also is evaluating its existing series, with renewal/cancellation decisions pending, is preparing for its May 13 video Upfront special that will replace its upfront presentation this year and is expected to include some information about CBS’ 2020-21 lineup."