Daniel Radcliffe is heading to American television, reportedly starring in the TBS seven-part comedy series
Miracle Workers, in which the
Harry Potter actor will work alongside Owen Wilson.
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The series is described as a Heaven-set workplace comedy based on Rich's book What in God's Name. Radcliffe will play Craig, a low level angel responsible for handling all of humanity's prayers and Wilson will play Craig's boss, God, who has pretty much checked out to focus on his favorite hobbies. To prevent Earth's destruction, Craig must achieve his most impossible miracle to date.
"Having Daniel Radcliffe and Owen Wilson join the TBS family is proof of the continued evolution of this comedy brand as the home of the most creative minds in the business," said Brett Weitz, executive vice president of original programming for TBS. "Owen Wilson has long been a comic genius, and Daniel's performance in last year’s Swiss Army Man really proved that there’s a sophisticated comedian under the surface of those brilliant dramatic chops. Simon and Lorne are total pros in walking the tightrope between reality and ridiculousness, and they do it with a lot of heart and wit."
While the show is set to debut next year, no word yet on when production will actually begin. This news comes shortly after Dan was reportedly attached to the comedy film '
Guns Akimbo.'