Amazon is developing a marijuana-themed family dramedy, starring Margaret Cho, Variety has learned.

Titled “Highland,” the hourlong project in contention at Amazon Prime follows Margaret Cho, who after court-ordered rehab gets a chance to start over, but has to move in with her dysfunctional family who now runs a pot dispensary.

Co-produced by Tomorrow Studios and Amazon Studios, “Highland” hails from writer Liz Sarnoff (“Deadwood,” “Lost,” “Alcatraz”).Cho is attached to star and exec produce, along with Becky Clements and Marty Adelstein of Tomorrow Studios.

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