Harold & Kumar star Kal Penn has been cast in an upcoming FX LGBTQ+ series about coming out later in life.
According to a report from Deadline, Penn has signed on to star in the FX comedy pilot Belated from Rescue Me creator Peter Tolan.
The new half-hour series follows Owen (Penn) as he navigates life after coming out in his 40s. With the help of his ex-wife, the two explore their new normal as co-parents, the diverse LGBTQ+ community, and creating new relationships.
Penn’s character has been described as “intelligent with dry wit” who seems to have his life “all figured out” before it all changes after a random hook up with another man.
“He had a great wife and family, a home in a quaint, upscale Connecticut town, and a distinguished job as the head of pediatrics at a top New York City hospital,” the description read.
Shortly after the news was announced, Penn took to Instagram to celebrate the upcoming series, writing: “This script is incredible! Couldn’t be more excited & thankful to be joining.”
The show has also been described as a personal project for both Tolan and Penn – who both came out in their later years.
Earlier this month, Penn revealed to the public that he was gay during the promotion of his memoir, You Can’t Be Serious.
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