Louis CK to develop new shows for FX

Gary Levin | USA TODAY

Louis C.K. is staying put at FX.

The star of the network's comedy Louie has signed a development deal with the network to create pilots and potential new series, which he will supervise as executive producer, with the option to write or direct any of them. The "overall" deal, in industry lingo, is with Louis C.K.'s Pig Newton production banner.

"Working with Louis C.K. has been one of the most rewarding and enjoyable experiences of my career," said FX chief John Landgraf, in a statement lauding the comedian's "independent and idiosyncratic creative trail he has blazed."

Louie, which returns for a fourth season next May after an extended break, is a low-cost comedy that's sort of a one-man show: Louis C.K. created, writes, produces, directs, edits and stars in the episodes. The series, which is not affected by the new pact, was nominated for an Emmy as best comedy this year.