Joseph Gordon-Levitt to Play Johnny Carson in King of Late Night Series

Joseph Gordon-Levitt will bring to life the story of the king of late-night television. Deadline reports that a high-profile biopic series based on late comedy legend Johnny Carson is in the works with Gordon-Levitt set to star as the former Tonight Show host. Deadwood creator David Milch wrote the series with Jay Roach (Austin Powers series, Meet the Parents) on board to direct. The series, tentatively titled King of Late Night, is a co-production between wiip and Anonymous Content.