Content overview: “Rhys Darby Set to Lead CBS Pilot 'Regency' in Genre-Bending Sitcom About a Cheese Empire |”. New Zealand comedic star Rhys Darby, widely recognized for his acclaimed performance in 'Our Flag Means Death,' has been cast as the lead in the new CBS an... New Zealand comedic star Rhys Darby, widely recognized for his acclaimed performance in 'Our Flag Means Death,' has been cast as the lead in the new CBS and Warner Bros. pilot, 'Regency.' Created by Tara Hernandez, the writer behind 'Mrs.
Davis' and 'The Big Bang Theory,' the series promises a unique historical spin on the traditional multi-camera family sitcom. The show focuses on an eccentric family operating a massive, multi-generational cheese empire, blending period aesthetics with modern, high-energy comedy. This ambitious project, currently in development for the 2026/2027 broadcast season, marks a significant return to network television for Darby. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.