Tim Meadows is set to star in the CBS comedy pilot “DMV,” Variety has learned.
The single-camera comedy pilot was originally announced at the broadcaster in August. The show is based on a short story by Katherine Heiny. The official logline states that the show is “set at the place everyone dreads going most: the DMV. Our quirky and lovable characters are making minimum wage, doing a thankless job where customers are annoyed before they even walk in the door. Good thing they have each other.”
Meadows will appear in the role of Gregg. Gregg is described as “a former high school English teacher. Gregg is the examiner who likes to get through the driving tests, and the day, as quickly as possible. An uncanny ability to make dead-on observations of those around him, Gregg is sardonic, defeated and would love nothing more than to retire.”
Meadows is best known for his time on “Saturday Night Live,” where he was a cast member for 10 seasons. During his time at “SNL” he repeatedly played the character Leon Phelps, a.k.a “The Ladies Man,” with Meadows starring in and co-writing a “Ladies Man” film in 2000. Meadows has also starred in films like “Mean Girls,” “Grown Ups,” “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping,” and “Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story.” He is also known for his role as John Glascott in the ABC comedy “The Goldbergs” and the spinoff “Schooled,” and has been featured in shows like “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “The Office,” and “Miracle Workers.”
He is repped by CESD Talent Agency and Brillstein Entertainment Partners.
Dana Klein is the writer and executive producer of “DMV.” Aaron Kaplan, Wendi Trilling, and Robyn Meisinger also executive produce. CBS Studios produces.
