Yes, you read that correct. The 1996 film The Cable Guy is becoming a TV series for Hulu starring Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr. (a New Girl reunion!). This updated version will remain heavily inspired by the movie while also doing it's own modern-day thing. The project is currently untitled.
Cable may be dying but The Cable Guy lives on — on streaming. Hulu has ordered a comedy pilot inspired by the Jim Carrey movie, with Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr. attached to star and executive produce. The pilot order comes on the 30th anniversary of the Ben Stiller-directed black comedy which debuted in June 1996. The untitled project is produced by Sony Pictures Television, whose film studio sibling released The Cable Guy, and Sony TV-based Original Film (The Boys franchise).
And here's the official logline:
In a world of endless streaming, binging, and algorithms, old-school cable technician Chip Douglas (Johnson) languishes alone — until Steven Stephens (Wayans Jr.) calls to have his cable turned back on, reconnecting Chip with a childhood friend he never forgot. The relationship gives each man something he’s been missing… until Chip’s enthusiasm turns into obsession. Inspired by the movie, the show explores the darkly absurd side of modern-day male friendship.
The original movie is an underrated gem. I can't wait to see how this series shakes out.
Source: Deadline