Another Poehler sibling is bringing his comedy to television.
Greg Poehler, whose sister Amy stars on NBC’s Parks and Recreation, stars in Welcome to Sweden, debuting on July 10 on the same network.
He plays an accountant who follows his girlfriend back to her native Sweden despite having no job, friends or any idea what he’s getting into.
Poehler also created, wrote and serves as executive producer of the show based on his own life and shot mainly in Sweden. Amy Poehler, Will Ferrell, Aubrey Plaza and Gene Simmons make guest appearances as themselves.
The show debuted in Sweden three weeks ago, drawing more than two million viewers. Greg Poehler says it has already been picked up for a second season and he hopes it does just as well in the US.
Amy Poehler is an executive producer on the show.
