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'Little Britain' brains develop projects


Lucas, Walliams working with U.S. studios
By ALI JAAFAR
Posted: Fri., May 16, 2008, 12:00pm PT
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Matt Lucas and David Walliams, the creative brains and stars of the hugely popular Brit TV skein "Little Britain," have two untitled projects in development with U.S. studios.

First project is set at DreamWorks and is being written by Will Davies. Multi-character comedy, which will not be based on the existing "Little Britain," will feature Lucas and Walliams.

Second project is being developed through the U.K.'s Working Title and will be released via Universal in the U.S. Jonathan Harvey is scripting that project.

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