Art Malik Joins Previously Announced Hannah Simone ABC Series

According to Variety, Art Malik has been cast as a lead role in the forthcoming new ABC pilot from Hannah Simone. Variety describes the series as "Hannah (Simone) and her Indian-American immigrant father Sid (Malik) have always been close, but after she admits to herself that she's in a dead-end job and he reveals his marriage is over, they're starting over together and each finding a new path. This new chapter will either make them crazy close or just crazy."

As previously announced, Simone will star, write and executive produce the show. Additional cast members include Jane Leeves, Alanna Ubach, Deniz Akdeniz, Liza Treyger, and Hank Chen.

Malik is known for his work in THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN, TRUE LIES, and DOCTOR WHO. Simone is known for her run in the hit FOX series NEW GIRL.

Read more about the news from Variety here!