Channel 4 has commissioned Entitled, a sitcom series about an American widower who moves in with his British wife's estranged family.

Brett Gelman, who played Martin in Fleabag, will take on the lead role of Gabe in the eight-part series.

The new series is also connected to Fleabag in that it'll be produced by the hit sitcom's producers, Two Brothers Pictures, with Harry Williams, Jack Williams and Sarah Hammond acting as executive producers.

The comedy has been created by Matt Morgan, who has previously written on shows such as Mister Winner, The Mimic and Hospital People.

Channel 4, who commissioned the show alongside the US network Showtime, describe the plot as follows: "Entitled follows Gabe, an American widower who must get to know his British wife's estranged family in their crumbling gothic mansion in the English countryside, they compete for his affections - and his newly inherited fortune."

Brett Gelman says: "I am so excited to be back at it with my fam that is Harry, Jack, and Sarah at Two Brothers. I am so incredibly grateful to Channel 4 and Showtime and blessed to have a genius like Matt creating such a deliciously twisted world".

Fiona McDermott, Head of Comedy at Channel 4, says: "The series is a brilliant marriage of Brett and Matt's talents; wicked and hilarious, Entitled promises to deliver a comic ensemble with a ruthless, mischievous and gripping story and we're really thrilled to be working with Showtime and Two Brothers Pictures to deliver it for a Channel 4 audience".

Amy Israel from Showtime adds: "With Matt Morgan's razor-sharp writing, the world-class producing team of Harry, Jack and Sarah at Two Brothers, and a role perfectly written for the singular Brett Gelman, Entitled is led by an undeniable creative team at the centre of a funny, suspenseful and surprisingly emotional comedy".

Entitled will be shown on Channel 4 in 2023. Filming, overseen by director Tim Kirkby, is scheduled to begin in Manchester in August.