FX Renews The League for Season 3

FX has renewed The Leaguefor a 13-episode third season, the network announced Monday.

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The League, starring Nick Kroll, Paul Scheer and Mark Duplass, centers on a group of fantasy football players and their everyday lives.

"We're thrilled to be doing a third season with our amazing cast and the most audacious network around," executive producers Jackie and Jeff Schaffer said. "FX truly is like the parents we wish we had growing up — every time we say something naughty they reward us."

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"We're pleased to announce the third season pickup of The League, and are fired up to continue our partnership with Jackie and Jeff Schaffer and the ensemble cast," Executive Vice President of Original Programming Nick Grad said. "We love the show, and the reaction the cast received across the country during their recent comedy tour is a sign the show is really building momentum."

The comedy, which has been averaging 1.4 million viewers in Season 2, will begin production in the summer, with a fall premiere.