Kal Penn and Michael Schur's NBC comedy pilot gets a title and a mostly immigrant cast

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The pilot, Sunnyside, is named after the historically diverse Queens borough. Penn will play a former New York City councilman who finds his calling when seven recent immigrants seek his help in their search of the  American dream. Five of the seven immigrant characters will be played by actual immigrants, including high profile South Korean-born comedian Joel Kim Booster. Penn co-created the comedy with Matt Murray, with Schur serving as executive producer.