FX Orders Two New Comedies

While FX is probably most well known for their fantastic original drama series (Damanges, Nip/Tuck, Rescue Me), it looks as though the network is readying itself to be known for comedies as well. The network announced today that two new series will be joining It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and the upcoming animated series Archer to balance the genre scales.

FX ordered six episodes of The League, which will premiere in November and thirteen episodes of Louie, which should premiere some time in 2010. Meanwhile, Archer will premiere in October. The fifth season of the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia will premiere Thursday, Sept. 17 at 10 PM ET/PT.

Below are the series descriptions for The League and Louie as provided by FX:

“Set against the backdrop of a Fantasy Football league The League, created by the husband-and-wife team of Jeff Schaffer (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Seinfeld) and Jackie Marcus Schaffer (Disturbia), is a comedy about marriage, male friendship, parenting, suburbia, and growing up… or refusing to grow up. The ensemble cast includes Mark Duplass, Steve Rannazzisi, Nick Kroll, Paul Scheer, Jon Lajoie, and Katie Aselton. Jeff and Jackie Schaffer serve as executive producers. The pilot was directed by Jeff Schaffer. The series is set in Chicago and will be shot in Los Angeles.

Louie, starring comedian Louis C.K., is comedy filtered through the observational humor of Louis C.K. and his daily life as a successful stand-up comedian and newly single father raising his two daughters in New York. His recent credits include Parks & Recreation and the Emmy® nominated Showtime comedy special Chewed Up. Louis C.K. serves as executive producer, writer and director, and Dave Becky and 3 Arts are executive producers. The series will be shot in New York.”