Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon to star in series about TV morning shows

Jennifer Aniston is returning to TV screens after a decade. Photo / Supplied

Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon are set to co-star in a new series about the crazy world of television morning shows.

The project, from HBO's former head of drama Michael Ellenberg, already has a stellar team behind it.

Variety reports House of Cards producer Jay Carson is attached to write the script, with Academy Award nominee Steve Kloves (Wonder Boys, Harry Potter) set to executive produce. Aniston and Witherspoon will also serve as executive producers.

The project's expected to be shopped around in the coming weeks to cable and streaming services.

It won't be the first time Aniston and Witherspoon two stars have worked together. Witherspoon guest starred on season six of Friends as the sister of Aniston's character Rachel Green.

Earlier this year Aniston hinted at a return to TV, telling Variety "that's where the work is".

"That's where the quality is. At this point in my career, I want to be part of wonderful stories, exciting characters, and also just having a good time," she said.

It's been a decade since Friends wrapped and Aniston left the small screen.

Earlier this year Witherspoon made the jump from movies to TV with the successful HBO drama Big Little Lies.