Matthew Broderick Makes News With TV Sitcom

Stop the presses: Matthew Broderick is finally coming to the small screen.

After being courted for years by the TV networks, the multi-faceted film and Broadway actor will star in NBC's comedy pilot "Beach Lane," which was given the green light Monday, according to a report in Variety. The sitcom revolves around a celebrity author hired by an irresponsible millionaire to run his struggling small-town newspaper in the Hamptons.Stop the presses: Matthew Broderick is finally coming to the small screen.

After being courted for years by the TV networks, the multi-faceted film and Broadway actor will star in NBC's comedy pilot "Beach Lane," which was given the green light Monday, according to a report in Variety. The sitcom revolves around a celebrity author hired by an irresponsible millionaire to run his struggling small-town newspaper in the Hamptons.

Until now, Broderick ('The Producers,' 'Election,' 'The Freshman,' 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off') has only appeared on TV in specials ('The Music Man') or in guest roles, including a recent stint on '30 Rock.' He also will appear in NBC's upcoming reality entry "Who Do You Think You Are."

"Beach Lane" is produced by Universal media Studios, Lorne Michaels' Broadway Video and writer Paul Simms ('NewsRadio'), who also wrote the script. Michaels also executive produces '30 Rock.'

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Broderick apparently was approached to do the series months ago but would only commit after reading the final script.