The actor is revisiting vampires, but not in the role he was known for.

Deadline reports that Wesley is the executive producer of an untitled comedy series developed for Fox.

The show is written byVictor Frescoand is set to be directed byLiz Friedlander.

Stefan Salvatore (Paul Wesley) wearing a suit, with red eyes and blood dripping down his chin in Season 1 of The Vampire Diaries

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Wesley, Friedlander, andAaron Kaplanoriginated the idea before bringing Fresco in.

The premise resembles HBO’sBarry, where characters are stuck in a certain lifestyle while they crave something different.

Meanwhile, he’s trying to chase his dream of becoming an actor.

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What Has Paul Wesley Been in After ‘The Vampire Diaries?’

Soon after, Wesley starred in two seasons ofthe now-defunct CBS All Access’anthology seriesTell Me a Story.

He played Eddie Longo in Season 1 and Tucker Reed in Season 2.

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Friedlander also directed Wesley in some episodes ofThe Vampire Diaries.

Wesley has been recurring as James St. Kirk onStar Trek: Strange New Worlds.

Some of the new Fox-owned comedy shows areAnimal ControlandGoing Dutch.

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