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Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Jason Schwartzman has been cast as the lead in an upcoming HBO original comedy series entitled “Bored to Death.” Here’s the snippet on the description:

The Jonathan Ames-penned “Bored” centers on Jonathan (Schwartzman), a struggling thirtysomething writer with a drinking problem in Brooklyn who, following a painful breakup with his girlfriend, decides to emulate his heroes from the novels of Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett. He takes out an ad pretending to be a private detective and starts taking cases — solving some and making others worse.

If anyone can pull off the role of a young Brooklyn-ite struggling with inner demons and reacting to them in a less than expected manner it’s Jason Schwartzman. Unfortunately production doesn’t start until September so it will be some time before this one even has the potential to air.

It should also be noted that Mr. Schwartzman has been cast in the upcoming Judd Apatow flick Funny People alongside Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen and Eric Bana. Both projects should prove to be very interesting.

Thanks to JB for the heads up. I am Michael Eades.