Both "Hollywood Residential" and "Head Case" focus on the West Coast entertainment industry, the network said.

"Original series are a way for Starz to extend its brand beyond the theatrical movies that dominate our schedule," said Starz Vice President of Programming Mike Ruggiero. "With these two sitcoms, we're taking a measured approach and not trying to do everything at once."

Starz has commissioned eight episodes of each Hollywood-centric, semi-improvised series.

Other pilots and a one-hour series are also in the works, Ruggiero said.