Henry Winkler is in talks to star in a new comedy pilot for ABC.

The Winklers is being produced by the actor's son Max, his son-in-law Rob Reinis and New Girl star Jake Johnson.

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The series will satirise Henry and Reinis's real-life relationship.

Henry recently appeared as the crooked lawyer Barry Zuckerkorn in Arrested Development's fourth season.

He also plays Sy Mittleman in the Adult Swim programme Childrens Hospital, in addition to working on CBBC's Hank Zipzer.

There is no date yet on when production on The Winklers' pilot will take place.

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