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.

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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.