Russell Brand’s ‘Brand X’ canceled, but FX is giving him a ‘Curb’-like pilot

Russell Brand’s “Brand X” canceled, but FX is giving him a “Curb”-like pilot
The comedian will film a pilot for FX playing himself, like Larry David on “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” FX boss John Landgraf said he ended “Brand X” because W. Kamau Bell was ready to take his show daily.