Russell Brand Is Getting a Late Night Show

Russell Brand is heading to FX, and no, he isn't entering the reality TV foray with wife Katy Perry. Instead, he's signed on for a new untitled half-hour late night series, reports Variety. FX ordered six episodes of the series, which will make its debut in Spring 2012.The late night show will shoot in front of a live audience, and according to FX, it will feature "Brand's unfiltered take on current events, politics and pop culture." While Brand may be known for making people laugh, the British comedian often adds his insight on culture via his blog.In August Brand posted an essay, titled "Big Brother Isn't Watching You," commenting on the violence and riots that burned through London's suburbs last summer.

(UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS OUT) Russell Brand and Katy Perry attend the European premiere of Arthur at the Cineworld O2 on April 19, 2011 in London, England.(April 18, 2011 - Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images Europe

Russell Brand in top hat and tails as he films scenes for "Arthur" in New York. Brand stars in the lead role alongside Jennifer Garner and Helen Mirren.(July 26, 2010 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

Singer Katy Perry and actor/comedian Russell Brand arrive at the premiere of Touchstone Pictures and Miramax Films' "The Tempest" at the El Capitan Theatre on December 6, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.(December 5, 2010 - Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images North America)