Ralph Macchio developing show for The N

NEW YORK, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Ralph "The Karate Kid" Macchio is developing a drama about two runaway girls for the cable TV network aimed at teens, The N.

Macchio, who recently played a guest role on HBO's popular comedy, "Entourage," has also been busy writing and directing for both the big and small screens, N said in a release.

Network Senior Vice President Amy Friedman said as a father and teen icon, Macchio "truly understands how to tell meaningful stories to this audience."

The N, the nighttime network for teens, is a programming arm of MTV Networks. It is currently available from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. in 44 million U.S. homes via cable, digital cable and satellite television.