The cable net has put five new series into development, including a full-length version of the web series Almost Asian and a comedy about a junior pastor who has a secret passion for writing erotica.
* The Middle Passage: Through the lens of long-form narrative sketches, this comedy series satirizes America’s racial and sociopolitical climate.
A quintet of quirky comedies will be vying for a spot on IFC’s 2019 schedule.
Malia is also among the show’s executive producers, as is comedienne Margaret Cho.