Hugh Laurie will soon return to the small screen—and in the process, he'll get to showcase his well-honed comedy chops.



After dealing in the dramatic (with a side of snark) for eight seasons on House, the actor has booked his first TV role since the long-running Fox medical drama ended in 2012. TV.com has confirmed that Laurie will appear on the upcoming fourth season of HBO's Veep, and even though the details of his part—including whether or not it's a one-time deal or a recurring gig—are currently being guarded as tightly as the nuclear launch codes, we absolutely approve of this casting.

At the conclusion of Veep's third season, Julia-Louis Dreyfus's Selina Meyer achieved her dream of becoming POTUS after the former president stepped down to care for his ailing wife; the result was one of the funniest scenes to air on TV this year.



E! News was first to report Laurie's casting. What type of character do you think he'll play?





