Michael Cera, John Hawkes to film pilot for FX in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – A new FX pilot, How & Why, will be filmed at EUE Screen Gems Studios in Wilmington, according to a spokesperson with Screen Gems.

FX executives announced today that Michael Cera (Arrested Development) and John Hawkes are starring in the pilot.

Hawkes is no stranger to Wilmington, having filmed Eastbound and Down here. He played Kenny Powers' brother in the HBO show, which spent four seasons filming in Hollywood East.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, How & Why will start production in the spring, however Screen Gems officials could not comment on the timing of the production.

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