Superstore's Ben Feldman lands next TV role
Superstore star Ben Feldman has landed his next TV role in an Australian comedy titled Population 11.
Based on true events, the 12-part crime caper from Lionsgate and streaming service Stan is set to launch on March 14 in Australia.
According to Deadline, Feldman plays Andy Pruden, a bank teller from suburban Ohio who heads to a tiny town in the outback to see his dad Hugo. However, he's horrified to learn that Hugo has gone missing – reducing the town's population from 12 to 11.
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Andy teams up with Cassie (played by Perry Mooney) to try and find Hugo. They discover plenty of secrets along the way, with numerous people under suspicion – and as their investigations intensify, so does the danger they face.
Joining Feldman and Mooney in the cast are Wentworth star Katrina Milosevic, who is set to play a police officer, and The Moodys actor Darren Gilshenan, who plays Andy's missing dad Hugo Drivas.
They will be joined by an ensemble cast including The Newsreader star Chai Hansen, Thor: Love and Thunder's Stephen Curry, Cleverman actor Tony Briggs and The Tourist star Genevieve Lemon.
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Feldman is best known for his role as Jonah Simms in the sitcom Superstore, which he fronted from 2015 to 2021. His previous work also includes Mad Men and Silicon Valley.
Speaking about the new show, Cailah Scobie, Stan's chief content officer, said: "Following the success of the Stan Original Series Prosper, Stan's partnership with the prestigious Hollywood studio Lionsgate delivers yet another epic series as part of our ongoing strategy to deliver fresh and exceptional Originals for Australian and global audiences.
"Population 11, starring Ben Feldman alongside a stand out Australian cast, is a comedy crime thriller with performances as captivating as the Western Australian landscape, and we can't wait to share this series."
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