Scott Free Productions – a company founded by brothers Ridley (Alien) and the late Tony Scott (True Romance) – is developing a CBS TV series for Jean-Claude Van Damme (Pound of Flesh) titled Jean Claude Van Johnson, a comedy that’s along the lines of Van Damme’s semi-reality themed JCVD (2008).
Deadline describes the project as “a half-hour comedy starring Van Damme, who plays a global martial arts and film star operating under the alias of “Johnson,” the most dangerous undercover private contractor in the world.”
Ridley Scott says Jean Claude Van Johnson will “show the martial arts and film star in a new light that would surprise fans.” Dave Callaham, producer of the upcoming Mortal Kombat reboot, serves as both writer and executive producer of the series.
This isn’t the first time Van Damme is visiting television and comedy. In 2011 came Jean-Claude Van Damme: Behind Closed Doors, a 2011 Fly on the wall-style reality show that aired on United Kingdom’s ITV4. In 2013, the martial arts star successfully showcased his comedy chops in Welcome to the Jungle.
Other Van Damme projects supposedly in the works include Antwerp Heist, The Penrose Affair and The Tower. His long-awaited, unreleased Eagle Path (aka Full Love) is rumored to be finally getting a release early next year.
We’ll keep you updated on Jean Claude Van Johnson as we hear more!
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