A US remake of Misfits could enter production later this year.
It was first announced in October that Gossip Girl co-creator Josh Schwartz was in talks to adapt the E4 drama.
Clerkenwell Films, the company behind the UK series, has now confirmed that a deal has been struck with Schwartz's Fake Empire production company.
"Josh Schwartz (Gossip Girl, The O.C.) has co-written an American pilot of Misfits with [UK creator] Howard Overman," the company wrote on its website. "Production is anticipated in 2012 / early 2013."
A US broadcaster for the Misfits remake has yet to be confirmed.
A fourth series of the UK original will debut on E4 in late 2012, with three new series regulars being introduced to replace departing stars Iwan Rheon (Simon) and Antonia Thomas (Alisha).
Joe Gilgun recently announced that he will reprise his role as Rudy in the new episodes.
"I'm looking forward to [the next series] 'cos there's going to be some new characters and I think that's a really good thing," said Gilgun. "[It'll give the show] a fresh outlook."
