Jane Levy Joins Comedy Pilot at NBC

The "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" star will appear alongside Jake Johnson and Keith David in the single-camera show.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 5:21am

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Jane Levy, known for her starring role in the hit series "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist," is joining the cast of an upcoming single-camera comedy pilot at NBC. The untitled show, from writers Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici, promises a fresh take on the classic private investigator genre.

Why it matters

This pilot marks a return to NBC for Levy, who earned a Golden Globe nomination for her performance as Zoey Clarke. The show's blend of the private investigator trope and workplace comedy elements suggests NBC is aiming to appeal to a broad audience and capitalize on the current resurgence of interest in detective stories on television.

The details

Levy will play Faye, a "whip smart" investigative journalist, alongside Jake Johnson as Mickey Wilder, a former LAPD cop turned private investigator, and Keith David as Garner Taggert, the head of the PI agency. Goor and Del Tredici are co-writing and executive producing the pilot, with Akiva Schaffer directing and also executive producing.

  • The pilot is currently in development at NBC.

The players

Jane Levy

An actress known for her starring role in the series "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist," for which she received a Golden Globe nomination.

Jake Johnson

An actor who will play the role of Mickey Wilder, a former LAPD cop turned private investigator, in the pilot.

Keith David

An actor who will portray Garner Taggert, the head of the private investigation agency, in the pilot.

Dan Goor

A writer and executive producer on the pilot, known for creating the series "Brooklyn Nine-Nine."

Luke Del Tredici

A writer and executive producer on the pilot, collaborating with Dan Goor.

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What’s next

The pilot is currently in development at NBC, and further casting announcements and production updates are expected in the coming months.

The takeaway

NBC's investment in this private investigator-themed comedy pilot, as well as the planned reboot of "The Rockford Files," suggests a broader trend in television towards reviving and reinventing classic detective stories with modern twists and comedic elements.