Justin Halpern's immensely popular Twitter account "Sh*t My Dad Says" is in the process of being turned into a sitcom, and there's a powerhouse of industry veterans attached to the project. Today we can add William Shatner to the list, as he's primed to star as the dad-that-speaks-his-mind in the pilot episode.

With Shatner set to bring the words of Halpen's 73-year-old father to life, the script — co-written by Halpern and Patrick Schumacker — has been greenlit for production as a pilot.

The Hollywood Reporter also reports that the title of the project will likely change (presumably to something more TV-friendly) should the pilot become a full-fledged television series.

Given William Shatner's comedic timing and edgier persona of late — especially when you factor in the poetic readings of Sarah Palin's tweets — we think there's a definite match between the actor and the character that Halpern brings to life on a daily basis via Twitter. In fact, with the producers of Will & Grace behind the project, one would presume that the end result will not disappoint.

There's no word on the production schedule or when the pilot will air, but we'll keep a lookout and keep you posted when we know more. Until then, let us know what you think of Shatner reprising the role of Halpern senior in the comments.

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