The Showtime drama is executive-produced by Jim Carrey.

Comedy is a tough business, which is probably why Showtimes new series is calledIm Dying Up Here.

But that doesnt stop dreamers from crowding the mic for their chance to be a hit.

I’M DYING UP HERE

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Until someone makes it onThe Tonight Showwith Johnny Carson, that is.

I know Ari Graynor did it.

Michael [Angarano] did it, he recalled.

RJ Cyler, he did open mic quite a bit.

Hes the guy that came in pretty raw and just had natural instincts and got better and better.

RJ just took off.

The series premieres Sunday, June 4 at 10 p.m. Watch the new trailer above.