TBS' 'Sullivan & Son' Promotes Pair for Season 2 (Exclusive)
Comedians Roy Wood Jr. and Ahmed Ahmed both recurred during the freshman season of the Steve Byrne starrer.
TBS' Sullivan & Son is promoting a pair for season two.
Comedians Roy Wood Jr. and Ahmed Ahmed have been upped to series regulars for its sophomore run, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively.
STORY: TBS Renews 'Sullivan & Son' for Second Season
Wood recurred as Roy, the best friend of lawyer-turned-bar owner Steve Sullivan (Steve Byrne) who despite running a video rental store, spends his time drinking at the bar. Ahmed played Ahmed Nassar, a bar regular and Steve and Owen's (Owen Benjamin) childhood friend.
Production on season two resumes in March with new episodes slated to return in the summer on TBS. A specific premiere date has yet to be determined. TBS renewed the comedy, from executive producer Vince Vaughn, in September for a second season of 10 episodes.
Wood (Last Comic Standing) is repped by Gersh; Ahmed (Punk'd) is with CAA and Farah Films & Management.
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