Josh Radnor Gets TV Role in New TV Show

The star, famous for his role as Ted Mosby in the comedy How I Met Your Mother will play the character of English teacher Lou Mazzuchelli in the new show, Variety reports.

Based on a true story, the series will follow Mazzuchelli as he takes over his school's drama section and becomes infectiously enthusiastic.

Radnor joins a cast including Shannon Purser, Rosie Perez, Auli'i Cravalho and Rarmian Newton.