Damon Wayans to Star in Fox's 'Lethal Weapon' Pilot

Damon Wayans will be starring in a new pilot for Fox based on the Lethal Weapon film franchise!

The 55-year-old actor will play Roger Murtaugh, played by Danny Glover in the original film.

Here is the series’ synopsis (via EW): “When Texas cop and former Navy SEAL Martin Riggs (not yet cast) suffers the loss of his wife and baby, he moves to Los Angeles to start anew. There, he gets partnered with LAPD detective Roger Murtaugh (Wayans), who, having recently suffered a ‘minor’ heart attack, must avoid any stress in his life.”

McG will director the pilot and Chuck‘s Matt Miller will be the showrunner.