NBC seems to be finding success by hiring comedians for their network shows, and they are keeping with the formula. Comedian Dane Cook is set to star in NBC's new comedy pilot, Next Caller Please.

Stephen Falk, producer of Showtime's Weeds, will be a writer as well as executive producer for the series. The pilot, directed by marc Buckland, will revolve around alpha male radio DJ Cam (Cook), and his feminist co-host, Stella, played by Collette Wolfe.

Cook had originally inked a deal with NBC this past September to develop a half hour comedy. The comedian is relatively new to television, having guest spots on shows Hawaii 5-0 and Louie. However, Cook is familiar with starring on the big screen in films like Dan in Real Life, My Best Friend's Girl, Employee of the Month, and Good Luck Chuck.

Take a look at the slideshow of comedians who have turned their stand-up routines into stand-out roles.

Dane Cook
Celebrities who are feuding with family members. Reuters
Joel McHale
Comedian Joel McHale, host of "The Soup" on E!, took his humor on over to NBC as the star of their Thursday night show "Community." REUTERS/Phil McCarten
Handler
Piers Morgan says Chelsea Handler was flirting with him after an awkward fight on her show, "Chelsea Lately." Reuters
Whitney Cummings and Chris DElia
NBC's "Whitney" stars stand-up comedians Whitney Cummings and Chris D'Elia. Both have had their comedy specials appear on Comedy Central. Reuters
Aziz Ansari
Stand-up comedian Aziz Ansari is another comedian turned NBC star. The actor stars alongside Amy Poehler in "Parks and Recreation." Reuters