Matt Lucas, best known for his television series "Little Britain" and his turn as both Tweedledum and Tweedledee in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, has signed on to star in Small Apartments for director Jonas Akerlund (Spun).

Adapted by author from the novella of the same name, Small Apartments arrives from writer Chris Millis, telling the dark comedy of a group of neighbors.

Production on the film is expected to begin this March.