Pop singer and "Newlyweds" star Nick Lachey is segueing into acting, signing a development/talent deal with ABC and Touchstone TV. The pact calls for Lachey to star in a comedy or drama pilot for the network and includes a feature film component with the Walt Disney Co.
The deal, which could reach high-six figures, also covers the recently announced variety special Lachey and wife Jessica Simpson are doing for ABC. By inking with ABC/Touchstone, the singer joins Simpson, who is under a development deal to star in a comedy pilot written by Gayle Abrams and executive produced by Ted Harbert and the singer's father-manager, Joe Simpson.
Lachey recently filmed a guest spot on NBC's sophomore drama "American Dreams," portraying a young Tom Jones. The episode is scheduled to air Feb. 15.
Formerly a member of the vocal pop quartet 98 Degrees, Lachey issued his debut solo album, "SoulO," in November. The set debuted and peaked at No. 51 on The Billboard 200.
After a strong first season, Lachey and Simpson's MTV reality series, "Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica," returned with a bang for a second season last week, posting its most-watched episode ever with an audience of 4.7 million viewers.
The deal, which could reach high-six figures, also covers the recently announced variety special Lachey and wife Jessica Simpson are doing for ABC. By inking with ABC/Touchstone, the singer joins Simpson, who is under a development deal to star in a comedy pilot written by Gayle Abrams and executive produced by Ted Harbert and the singer's father-manager, Joe Simpson.
Lachey recently filmed a guest spot on NBC's sophomore drama "American Dreams," portraying a young Tom Jones. The episode is scheduled to air Feb. 15.
Formerly a member of the vocal pop quartet 98 Degrees, Lachey issued his debut solo album, "SoulO," in November. The set debuted and peaked at No. 51 on The Billboard 200.
After a strong first season, Lachey and Simpson's MTV reality series, "Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica," returned with a bang for a second season last week, posting its most-watched episode ever with an audience of 4.7 million viewers.
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