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How Will Forte Became 'The Last Man on Earth'
A TV show about the one man left alive after a virus wipes out the rest of humanity may not sound very funny, but Will Forte saw great comedic potential in the idea. Now he's Emmy nominated for writing and starring in Fox's The Last Man on Earth.
By Kim Masters • • 29m ListenWhen comedian Will Forte left Saturday Night Live five years ago, he wasn't sure what his next step would be. Then he teamed up with long time friends Phil Lord and Christopher Miller to create The Last Man on Earth. Forte writes, stars and produces the show, which will start its second season in September. He tells us he originally envisioned the show as a cable comedy, but he's happy they found a home at Fox...except when he gets notes about words like "fustercluck."
Photo: Will Forte in The Last Man on Earth, courtesy of Fox
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In Fox's The Last Man on Earth , Will Forte plays Phil Miller, a nice enough guy driven to the brink when he believes he's the only person left in the world.
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