Fox has picked up comedy seriesThe Last Man on Earthfor a second season, it was announced today byDavid Madden, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company. The series, created by starWill Forteand executive produced byPhil LordandChris Miller, debuted on March 1 to rave reviews from fans and critics alike. Here’s whatDavid Maddenhad to say in a statement.
“We knew we had something special withThe Last Man on Earth. It’s one of those rare shows that continues to add depth and dimension to its unique premise, week after week. We are so thrilled that this incredibly bold, original and inventive series has been embraced by both fans and critics, and we cannot wait to see where the creative genius and inspired vision ofWill,PhilandChristake us inSeason 2.”
In the next all-new, special one-hour episode ofThe Last Man on Earth,“The Do-Over”/“Pranks for Nothin”, airing Sunday, April 12 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on Fox, Phil Miller (Will Forte) finally has some good fortune headed his way.The Last Man on Earthis this season’s No. 1 new comedy among Adults 18-34 and Men 18-49. It also ranks No. 1 in its Sunday (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) time period among Adults 18-49, Adults 18-34 and Teens.
From writer/producerWill Forte(Nebraska,Saturday Night Live) and directors/producersChris MillerandPhil Lord(The Lego Movie,21 Jump Street),The Last Man on Earthchronicles the life and adventures of Phil Miller (Forte), an average guy - and humanity’s last hope - who discovers what life is like when no one is telling you what you can and cannot do. The series also starsKristen Schaal,January Jonesand Mel Rodriguez.
The Last Man on Earthis produced by 20th Century Fox Television. The series is created and written byWill Forte. The pilot is directed byPhil LordandChris Miller. The series is executive-produced by Forte,Lord,Millerand Seth Cohen. “Like"The Last Man on Earthon Facebook at Facebook.com/TheLastManOnEarthFox. Follow the series on Twitter @LastManFOX and join the discussion using #LastManOnEarth. See photos and videos on Instagram @lastmanfox.
