Gary Cole cast in TBS cop comedy pilot. Cast his partner!

TBS’ first hourlong comedy pilot has landed Office Space‘s Gary Cole for its leading man. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Uncle Nigel, from Monk creator Andy Breckman, is about a Philadelphia homicide detective (Cole) who partners with his incompetent nephew. First thought: Sounds like a dynamic Breckman should have a handle on after eight seasons with Captain Leland Stottlemeyer and Lt. Randall Disher. Second thought: Who should play the nephew? I’d love to see Cole reteam with Ron Livingston, but a decade age difference may not be large enough…Who would you cast alongside the 53-year-old Cole? Let’s say we’re looking for an actor in his 20s or 30s. I’d vote for The Class‘ Jason Ritter, but would also consider: Parks and Recreation‘s Chris Pratt, if they’d let him moonlight; Dollhouse‘s Enver Gjokaj (interesting, right?); and Michael Cera. Perhaps a top-notch cable comedy that gives him a job (even if he’s inept at it) is the way to get out of the hoodie and into adult roles…

Your pick?

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