Russell Brand has signed on to host a late night TV show for FX.
The actor and comedian closed a deal with the network for a 30 minute programme which will premiere in spring 2012.
Brand said of the deal: "I am so excited I'm on the point of climax, in fact I will put the "O" into FX, which spells FOX, which is actually the channel's real name.
"That's the only thing that worries me about all this to be honest. At least I'll be able to have a Christmas drink with Bill O'Reilly."
Nick Grad, a network executive, revealed that FX is thrilled to be joining forces with Brand, saying: "We're very excited to add Russell Brand's bracingly funny, original, and honest voice to the FX comedy line-up.
"We look forward to supporting Russell and his partner Troy Miller's ambition to strip down the hosted comedy format to its most fundamental elements and to create something daring and unfiltered for the FX audience."
