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The as-yet-untitled comedy focuses on a group of assistants and junior executives at a venture capital firm.
Deadline reports that Wilmore has now signed up to play the group's boss.
His character is described as "intimidating" but he also has a fun side and tries to look after his employees.
The project has been penned by Peter Knight, who previously worked on Big Wolf On Campus and Krod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword Of Fire.
Wilmore recently appeared in the movie Dinner For Schmucks and had roles in the comedy shows Accidentally On Purpose and The Office. Behind the camera, he created The Bernie Mac Show and has produced series including The Office and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
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