Damon guest stars on TV comedy 'House of Lies'

(AP) Matt Damon is becoming a TV comedy regular.

Showtime said Monday that Damon will guest star next week on House of Lies. He'll play what the channel called a maniacal megastar version of himself.

Last month, Damon staged a mock takeover of Jimmy Kimmel's ABC talk show, tying Kimmel to a chair and acting as host for a night. On NBC's just-ended 30 Rock, Damon appeared in several episodes as boyfriend to Tina Fey's character, Liz Lemon.

On the Sunday, Feb. 10, House of Lies episode, Damon seeks help in finding a charity to carry his name. The actor plays opposite House of Lies star Don Cheadle, his friend and a cast mate in the Ocean's Eleven movie franchise.