It’s The End of Steve for Matthew Perry

Matthew Perry is heading back to the small screen. The Friends star has signed on to the new Showtime dark comedy The End of Steve. Perry will write and executive produce the series with Peter Tolan, says The Hollywood Reporter.

Perry will also star as the title character, an egomaniacal local talk show host who is on a reluctant path to redemption. The series would depict him trying to find professional and personal happiness (including love with the station’s morning show host, a part yet uncast).

The project marks Showtime’s first collaboration with Perry and Tolan as well as Perry’s first project with Sony. Tolan, meanwhile, co-created and executive produces the FX drama “Rescue Me” for Sony and will continue in that capacity as well.

Perry’s last series regular role was on NBC’s Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, a show that garnered critical praise but failed to connect with audiences.