Matthew Broderick to star in TV comedy Matthew Broderick, with wife Sarah Jessica Parker, is set to star in his own television comedy. MATTHEW Broderick is set to play a recently-widowed father in a new television comedy. The actor, 51, will star in the comedy pilot created by Scrubs executive producer Tad Quill. The Hollywood Reporter reveals the multi-camera comedy focuses on Jack, a father raising his 12-year-old son while jumping back into the dating pool. The plot has Broderick, an advertising executive, finding himself pushed back into the singles scene by his well-intentioned son and married colleague, he's initially hesitant but surprised when it goes well and he opts to sow his wild oats again. Broderick can draw on his real-life parenting experience. He and wife Sarah Jessica Parker have three children, James Wilkie, 10, and three-year-old twin daughters Marion and Tabitha. Quill, who also produced Perfect Couples and Spin City, will write and executive produce the comedy. Broderick is currently starring in the Broadway musical Nice Work If You Can Get It. He recently guest starred on Modern Family and episodes of 30 Rock and Louie.