Jon Bernthal, Kaitlyn Dever to star in pilot for B.J. Novak's 'Platform'

July 31 (UPI) -- B.J. Novak wrote and will direct the pilot for an anthology series called Platform for FX.

"I heard there was a television shortage," The Office and The Mindy Project alum tweeted.

Deadline.com said the half-hour, character-driven show will include both comedic and dramatic episodes.

Booked to appear in the show are Ed Asner, Jon Bernthal, Kaitlyn Dever, Lucas Hedges, Boyd Holbrook, O'Shea Jackson Jr. and George Wallace, Variety reported.