Funnyman Oscar Kightley is about to take on a serious role - as a Samoan cop in South Auckland.
The actor, writer and director will take on the lead role in the $3.5 million drama series Harry, which will screen on TV3 later this year.
Best known as a member of Samoan comedy group Naked Samoans, Bro'Town and hit film Sione's Wedding, Kightley is working with production company Desert Road on the series.
He said it was too early to talk about what a challenge a serious drama would be after writing and performing comedy.
"We are only in the writing stage so it is kind of like talking about your babies before they are born," Kightley said.