Denis Leary [SDRR | FX]
FX will continue to indulge in “Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll.” The network confirmed Wednesday that it has ordered a ten-episode second season to air in 2016.
While “Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll” was a modest live+same-day performer, FX touts the comparative strength of its live+7 viewership.
Based on L+7 data for the first eight episodes, “S&D&R&R” was basic cable’s top-rated new primetime comedy in men 18-49 and men 25-54. It was basic cable’s #3 new primetime comedy in adults 18-49 and total viewers.
“In addition, on a Live+7 basis, through the first eight episodes, the first season of Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll delivered the largest Live+7 lift ever for any first year comedy series on FX in both Adults 18-49 (+81%) and Total Viewers (+83%),” adds FX.
Stars Denis Leary, Elizabeth Gillies, John Corbett, Elaine Hendrix, Robert Kelly and John Ales will all return for the second season.
In addition to starring on and creating the show, Leary also serves as a writer, producer, director and composer.
“The only thing that could make me happier about this announcement is if David Bowie decided to be a guest star during Season Two,” says Leary. “In which case, my head would explode. Hopefully on-camera so we get a kickass viral video out of it.
“I look forward to once again creating new episodes of television with John Landgraf’s exceptional FX team. And scoring some cool Bastard Executioner swag.”