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Former Trump press secretary Sean Spicer developing TV show

Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer is working on a television interview show in which he banters with guests about a variety of topics.

Former Trump press secretary appeared on Jimmy Kimmel and Emmys, sent up on SNL

Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer is working on a television interview show in which he banters with guests about a variety of topics. (Joshua Roberts/Reuters)

Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer is working on a television interview show in which he banters with guests about a variety of topics.

A spokesman for TV syndication company Debmar-Mercury said Monday that a pilot episode of the series, titled Sean Spicer's Common Ground,is in the works.

No other details about the episode were released. The plans were first reported by The New York Times.

Spicer appears on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel last September, after leaving his White House role. (Jimmy Kimmel Live/YouTube)

The Times reported the show would feature Spicer interviewing public figures and have respectful conversations on topics ranging from the media to sports to marriage.

Attorney Michael Avenatti, who represents porn star Stormy Daniels in lawsuits about an alleged affair with President Donald Trump, says he was approached to be a guest on the inaugural episode.

Avenatti wrote on Twitter he declined.

Spicer was famously sent up on Saturday Night Live, portrayed by comedic actor Melissa McCarthy. (SNL/Facebook)