Jeff Daniels develops new Showtime pilot

Jeff Daniels is reportedly developing a new television project with the Showtime network.

Deadline claims that the actor co-created Happily Ever After with former Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip star Timothy Busfield. Daniels has written the script for the pilot episode, which Busfield plans to direct.

The series would see Daniels play a Michigan factory worker who quits his day job to pursue a passion for music.

Earlier this year, Daniels starred alongside James Franco and Mad Men actor Jon Hamm in the film drama Howl. Busfield recently helmed an episode of No Ordinary Family and also made an acting appearance in the final season of Law & Order.

New Showtime entertainment present David Nevins will oversee production of the pilot.