Dev Patel: Aaron Sorkin Pilot for HBO!

Dev Patel has landed a role in an upcoming Aaron Sorkin drama pilot for HBO!

The 21-year-old actor, best known for his role in Slumdog Millionaire, will join Olivia Munn and Emily Mortimer in the new pilot, entitled More As This Story Develops.

Variety reports that the show, which is set in the world of cable news, also will feature Jeff Daniels, Alison Pill, and Law & Order alum Sam Waterston.

Greg Mottola will direct the pilot – he’s known for directing projects including Superbad and Adventureland.