David Schwimmer to Star in New C4 Comedy

LONDON: David Schwimmer (Friends) has joined the cast of the new Julia Davis sitcom Morning Has Broken, due to air in 2016 on Channel 4.  

The 6×30-minute series is produced by Brown Eyed Boy. Davis will play the role of Gail Sinclair, the star of a TV morning show. Schwimmer will play an American producer brought in to try to save the floundering fictional series. Davis's co-writer, Nick Mohammed, will portray one of Gail's fellow anchors. 

Davis said she is “looking forward to experimenting with friends whose work I love.”

Schwimmer added, “I've been a massive fan of Julia's for years, and I'm thrilled to be able to finally work with her and Nick on this fantastic comedy."

Rachel Springett, the commissioning editor for comedy at Channel 4, said, “Julia is undoubtedly one of our most talented comedic writers and actresses and it’s a testament to the quality of her writing that she can attract such a big star. We are thrilled to have David Schwimmer star alongside Julia in this exciting new series for the channel.”

Gary Reich, series producer, commented, “I'm hugely excited and grateful to finally be working with talent I've been a fan of for most of my career doing a project that will push the boundaries of how we make comedy.”