After being a fixture in Hollywood since the early 90s, Ice Cube is set to take part in what will be his first TV starring role.

Deadline.com reports that Cube will star in and produce “Eye for an Eye,” a drama series in development at FX.

The plot centers around a veteran paramedic, played by the West Coast legend, who gains a “thirst for revenge” after witnessing one too many victims of violent crime.

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The show consists of Cube’s struggle to reconcile his new vigilante lifestyle with his personal life.

Ice Cube also has plans to film a new installment in the Friday movie series, and has upcoming starring rolls in Rampart and 21 Jump Street.

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