Robert Downey Jr to direct TV drama

Los Angeles: Actor Robert Downey Jr is set to direct a new television drama called "Singularity", which he will also produce.

Plot details are currently unknown to the public, but Anthony Michael Hall, who co-starred with Downey Jr in 1988`s "Johnny Be Good", is lined up to star in the production, and the "Iron Man" star will be directing the pilot episode, reports thewrap.com.

The "Avengers" star and his wife Susan, who is a producer, announced the show as part of their new deal with Sonar Entertainment, under their Team Downey Productions banner.

The agreement will cover scripted and unscripted content for TV and digital platforms.

"We are excited about Team Downey`s vision for developing and producing a broad scope of original premium content.

"Sonar is thrilled to partner with Robert, Susan and the entire team -- it is another example of our commitment to forge creative collaborations with the most dynamic talent in the industry," said Thomas Lesinski, Sonar CEO.