CBS is developing two sitcom pilots for comedian Martin Lawrence.
It was first reported in August last year that the Big Momma's House star was considering a return to television.
The first project, from The Bernie Mac Show creator Larry Wilmore, would see Lawrence play a single man who becomes a foster parent to a group of children, according to TV Guide.
The second script has been devised by Rules of Engagement creator Tom Hertz. In it, Bad Boys actor Lawrence would play a family man who clashes with his wealthy in-laws and works to keep his kids grounded.
Only one of the projects is expected to be picked up to pilot. Lawrence and CBS are expected to come to a decision on which script to continue with in the coming weeks.
Lawrence first rose to fame in '80s sitcom What's Happening Now!! and later starred in his own Fox comedy series Martin from 1992 to 1997.
Deuce Bigalow comic Rob Schneider also recently returned to television, playing the lead role in CBS sitcom Rob.
The first episode of the culture-clash comedy, which also stars Cheech Marin, pulled in an impressive 13.5m viewers on Thursday night.
