KING OF QUEENS Star Kevin James Returning to Network TV

Deadline reports exclusively that Kevin James, best known for his starring role in the long-running CBS series THE KING OF QUEENS, will return to TV to star in a new comedy.

According to the site, James and his Hey Eddie Productions have inked a two-year first-look deal with Sony Pictures Television to produce projects for television, including his headlining series. In addition, Columbia Pictures has renewed its first-look deal with James and his company through 2017.

The comedian, actor, writer, and producer portrayed Doug Heffernan on the hit CBS sitcom The King of Queens. He is also known for his lead roles in the comedy films I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Grown Ups,Zookeeper, Here Comes the Boom, and Hitch. He will soon be seen in PAUL BLART: MALL COP 2, heading to theaters later this month.

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