Inspired by their popular online comedy show “ThunderAnt,” Fred Armisen of “Saturday Night Live” and Carrie Brownstein of Sleater-Kinney are getting their own TV show on IFC entitled “Portlandia.” Production begins this month.
IFC has greenlit “Portlandia,” an original comedy series that lovingly illustrates the people and values of Portland, Ore. We’re guessing a lot of recycling, rain gear, and coffee drinking will be happening… In the series’ premiere, viewers will meet the owners of a feminist book store; a militant bike messenger; an artsy couple who put cut-outs of birds on everything; and a punk rock couple negotiating a “safe word” to help govern their love life.
Armisen and Brownstein write the series with Allison Silverman from “The Colbert Report” and Jonathan Krisel of “SNL” and “Tim and Eric.”
Confirmed guests stars include Aubrey Plaza and Kyle “Twin Peaks” MacLachlan, and the show’s executive producer is “SNL’s” Lorne Micheals. This, teamed up with David Cross’s new comedy, continues to strengthen IFC’s lineup of original content. See below for a sample of “ThunderAnt”: