Orlando Jones joins 'Identity' pilot

Orlando Jones has reportedly closed his deal with ABC for a role in the network's pilot Identity.

The project is based on the British series of the same name, which aired last year and starred Aiden Gillen and Keeley Hawes.

The show focuses on a group of police officers who are involved with fighting identity theft.

According to Deadline, Jones has signed up to play a member of the team. He has previously appeared in shows including Rules of Engagement, Everybody Hates Chris, House, Men In Trees and Pushing Daisies.

Wentworth Miller, who is best known for his role in Prison Break, has also been linked to Identity.