An Emmy-nominated writer has signed a deal to work on a project with executive producers Tom Werner ("Roseanne," "That 70’s Show,") and Mike Clements ("Hank") reports The Hollywood Reporter

Michael Markowitz, an Emmy-nominated writer for his work on "Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man," has signed a blind script deal with Warner Bros. TV, the report says.

Markowitz, who was an actor in films such as "Flamingo Kid" before turning to writing, also wrote for "Becker" and  the script for the not-yet-released film "Horrible Bosses," which stars Jason Bateman and Jennifer Aniston, the story adds.