Yahoo! Eddie Izzard is making his way to the small screen with the drama series The Riches. For anyone who has seen his stand-up (nothing short of brilliant), perhaps you’re scratching your head about why he would be taking on a drama of all things. I can only hope that the series—about a pair of con-artists (Izzard and Minnie Driver) and their three children who take on the identities of a deceased suburban family—will be infused with some of his humor. FX has ordered 13 episodes, with the show expected to air in Spring 2007. FX president John Landgraf commented about the new series, saying “We’re excited to pick up FX’s first ‘family show,’ albeit a show and a family unlike any television viewers have seen before. The pickup of The Riches reflects two of FX’s goals: first, our continued efforts to make innovative, high-quality television shows, and second, our commitment to expanding the boundaries of our successful original series brand.”

If you’re unfamiliar with Izzard, check him out in his Emmy winning stand-up performance, Dress to Kill. You cannot believe how incredibly funny this guy is. He has also been in a number of films, including Oceans Twelve and My Super Ex-Girlfriend. Driver, of course, is famous for film roles in Circle of Friends, Good Will Hunting and Grosse Pointe Blank, as well as a recurring role on Will & Grace.