"Wilfred" (FX TV show) is a live-action comedy series starring Elijah Wood ("The Lord of the Rings" trilogy) and Jason Gann. The show is based on the critically acclaimed Australian series of the same title. The "Wilfred" TV show was adapted for FX by David Zuckerman ("Family Guy," "American Dad"), who wrote the pilot and will serve as Executive Producer/Showrunner. Randall Einhorn ("It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," "Modern Family") directed the pilot episode.
Wood stars as Ryan, an introvert
who struggles to find social and professional happiness, until he meets "Wilfred" (played by Gann), who Zuckerman describes as part Australian Shepherd, part Russell Crowe on a bender. The world sees Wilfred as a dog; Ryan sees Wilfred as a man dressed in a dog suit. Wilfred is Ryan's alter-ego intent on pushing Ryan out of his shell.
Fiona Gublemann ("Californication") co-stars as Jenna, Ryan's attractive next door neighbor and owner of Wilfred. "Wilfred" (FX) marks Wood's first starring role in regular series television. Gann co-created and played the title character in the Australian version of "Wilfred."
Executive producers are Rich Frank, Paul Frank and Jeff Kwatinetz of Prospect Park, along with Joe Connor and Ken Conner of Renegade, producers of the Australian version of "Wilfred." Gann serves as co-executive producer. The series is produced by FX Productions.
Wood stars as Ryan, an introvert
"Wilfred" (FX TV show) scene with Elijah Wood and Jason Gann
Fiona Gublemann ("Californication") co-stars as Jenna, Ryan's attractive next door neighbor and owner of Wilfred. "Wilfred" (FX) marks Wood's first starring role in regular series television. Gann co-created and played the title character in the Australian version of "Wilfred."
Executive producers are Rich Frank, Paul Frank and Jeff Kwatinetz of Prospect Park, along with Joe Connor and Ken Conner of Renegade, producers of the Australian version of "Wilfred." Gann serves as co-executive producer. The series is produced by FX Productions.
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