Former Friends actor, David Schwimmer, has been tipped as one of the new directors for Little Britain USA.

David will direct the Los Angeles studio segments of the show, other parts will be directed by Michael Patrick Jann.

According to Variety, the series is based on the original Uk show starring Matt Lucas and David Walliams, but the setting has been changed to reflect contemporary America in a mix of segments shot on location and in a studio.