Ellie Kemper is officially returning to NBC . `` The Office '' actress will star in a new sitcom written and produced by `` 30 Rock 's '' Tina Fey and Robert Carlock . The network has ordered , straight-to-series , 13 episodes of the new comedy for next fall . The series will center on a woman ( Kemper ) who `` escapes from a doomsday cult and starts life over in New York City . '' Owen Wilson making porn drama for Starz . `` Tina and Robert , who cemented their partnership on '30 Rock , ' have created a new signature comedy for us that is audacious , emotional , and clever , '' said Robert Greenblatt , Chairman , NBC Entertainment . `` While tapping into very relatable themes , there is n't anything like this anywhere else on television . NBC has been their home for many years and we 're so happy that they 've found another way to push the comedy envelope for us . '' 'Cougar Town ' season 5 gets a premiere date : Watch the first promo ! Added Jennifer Salke , President , NBC Entertainment : `` Original voices like Tina and Robert do n't come along very often and we wanted them back on the air as soon as possible . And to have them working with Ellie Kemper — who we watched grow up on 'The Office ' from supporting player to leading actress — puts the whole package together . We feel fortunate to be in business with this entire creative team on something so funny , unique , and attention-getting . '' See the original story on EW.com .
NBC has ordered a comedy from Tina Fey and Robert Carlock . The two ` ` 30 Rock '' cohorts will both write and direct the show . ` ` The Office 's '' Tim Holt is set to star . The comedy is scheduled to air next fall .