HBO Compelled To Order Televangelist Comedy Pilot

Variety reports that the cable network has ordered a pilot for the show, titled The Righteous Gemstones.

The show is a fictional story that follows the world-renowned Gemstone televangelist family. The Gemstones may preach in the name of Christianity, but they are also known for their “long long tradition of deviance, greed, and charitable work.”

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“Say Roseanne one more time!”

Jon Goodman (Roseanne, The Big Lebowski) will play Eli Gemstone, the patriarch of the family and a force in the ministry game known for his aggressive salvation techniques, global ministries, and award-winning weekly television program.

But Eli’s light is fading, and Danny McBride (Vice Principals, This Is The End) fills the role of his eldest son Jesse, heir to the throne and a man who forges his own path. Jesse considers himself a “maverick” in the ministry game, and aims to expand upon the legacy that Eli has built.

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“I had a classic gym teacher in junior high who wore a weightlifter’s belt all the time.”

In addition to starring on the show, McBride is also credited for writing, directing, and executive producing too.

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