Fox orders Mindy Kaling pilot

KalingFox has bought a trio of aircraft aircraft pilots plus a comedy pilot from "WorkInch star/producer Mindy Kaling and Universal Television. Furthermore to starring, Kaling would executive produce with Howard Klein. Project was intended for NBC, which passed, opening for the next bidders. The untitled pilot is known to love a young "Bridget Manley"-type physician trying to navigate both her personal and professional lives. Obtain the project marks the second in time as much days that Universal TV has steered an plane pilot outdoors of NBC, similar to the studio's modus operandi heading into this development season. CBS introduced another Universal TV order earlier Monday, from Louis C.K. and Spike Feresten. Furthermore, Fox has bought "El Jefe," from David Guarascio and Moses Port, designers in the CW's "Aliens in the united states.In . Single-camera comedy originates from The brand new the new sony Pictures Television. "Jefe" concentrates on a guy in the wealthy family who may not have made their very own way who's tossed in your home and eventually ends up requiring to simply accept his family's housekeeper. The brand new the new sony has furthermore provided to Fox an untitled drama from Josh Berman and Make the most of Wright of Lifetime's "Drop Dead Diva" of a female physician who's utilized by the mafia. Michael Dinner ("Justified") may also be aboard to executive produce and direct. Contact Andrew Wallenstein at andrew.wallenstein@variety.com