Fox has handed a series order to Mammoth, a new live-action comedy from Christopher Lloyd and Danny Zuker, for the 2027-28 season.
The project is based on the BBC Two comedy of the same name, positioning the Fox series as an adaptation of a UK format. Lloyd and Zuker are identified with Modern Family, with Lloyd described as a creator/executive producer and Zuker as a writer/executive producer.
The order marks Fox’s first live-action comedy series greenlight in more than two years, making Mammoth a notable addition to the network’s comedy pipeline.
Why This Matters
The significance of the pickup is twofold: Fox is returning to live-action comedy series orders after a gap of more than two years, and it is doing so with a project tied to a pre-existing BBC Two format. That combination gives Mammoth a clear development hook while also signaling a renewed move by the network in the live-action comedy space.
The involvement of Lloyd and Zuker also gives the order added weight within the confines of the announcement. Fox is attaching the series to two creatives specifically identified through their Modern Family credits, making their participation central to how the project is being positioned.
Industry Context
Based on the confirmed details, Mammoth reflects a familiar industry approach: adapting an existing international comedy format for a U.S. broadcaster. The supplied information does not provide additional details about how closely Fox’s version will follow the BBC Two series, nor does it disclose casting, episode count or production timing.
What Happens Next?
Mammoth is ordered for the 2027-28 season. Further details, including the cast, premiere window, creative changes from the BBC Two version and production schedule, have not been included in the available information.