Get ready fans! Zayn Malik is set to executive produce a scripted TV series called Boys about his own life and experiences in One Direction

• e-mail

Zayn Malik is set to executive produce a scripted TV series called Boys about his own life and experiences in One Direction.

The singer, 23, is developing the NBC series, according to Variety, and the drama, will offer an inside glimpse into the pressures - as well as the excitement and competition - of being in a successful group.

The news comes after Zayn pulled out of another show due to ongoing extreme anxiety issues. 

Scroll down for video 

New project: Zayn Malik, 23,  is developing a scripted NBC series called Boys inspired by his own life and experiences in a boy band

Boys is predicted to follow the formation of a massively successful boy band and capture all the trials and fun that come with it, reports the site. 

Written by Sherri Cooper Landsman and Jennifer Levin, the project mirrors some of Zayn's experiences with former bandmates Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne.

Tipped for success, the drama hails from super-producer Dick Wolf and his wife Noelle Wolf.

Insight: Boys is predicted to follow the formation of a massively successful boy band and capture all the trials and fun that come with it

Zayn told the site:  'Dick Wolf is a legend and the opportunity to work with him and NBC to create a compelling drama series is awesome.'

The musician, who is dating supermodel Gigi Hadid, will act as executive producer, alongside the Wolfs.

MailOnline has approached a spokesperson for both Zayn Malik and One Direction for more information.  

New horizons: Zayn will be an executive producer for the drama 

The news comes as Zayn was forced to pull out of a gig in Dubai next month due to his ongoing anxiety surrounding solo performances, it was revealed on Tuesday.

The star was due to perform at the Autism Rocks Arena on 7 October however he revealed his crippling anxiety has forced him to withdraw from the performance as he is not 'sufficiently confident'.

Back in June, the pop star pulled out of playing the Capital Summertime Ball in London just 90 minutes before the show was due to kick off, as he was suffering the same issue - which he now explained is persisting.

He revealed ahead of June's Summertime Ball: 'With the magnitude of the event I have suffered the worst anxiety of my career.'  

His fans were undoubtedly hopeful he has overcome the issue yet Zayn revealed in an announcement on Tuesday that he is still suffering. 

One man down: One Direction pictured without Zayn, after the musician quit the band in March 2015

The emotional post read: 'Dear Fans I have been working over the last three months to overcome my extreme anxiety around major live solo performances...

'I feel I am making progress but I have today acknowledged that I do not feel sufficiently confident to move forward with the planned show in Dubai in October.

'I am assured that all tickets will be refunded.I am truly sorry to disappoint you. I hope to see you all soon.Thank you to all my fans who support me globally.With love and respect always, Zayn.'

Meanwhile, Zayn broke fans' hearts all around the world when he quit 1D in March 2015, after which his former bandmate Louis launched a verbal broadside against him on Twitter.

Despite the online spat and the initial 'anger' Liam Payne revealed the four remaining members felt when Zayn told them he was walking out on the group, Naughty Boy is sure they are still friends and share a close bond because of the incredible journey they were on together.

Speaking to BANG Showbiz at The 60th Anniversary Ivor Novello Awards, he said: 'I don't think there's any real bad blood, especially from this side. I just want people to support him and prepare for his future. I think people just need to respect his reasons for leaving. 

'Right now it's down time for Zayn but I think there is a journey for him, I think for any kind of band there has to be a destiny for each of them. Nothing lasts forever.' 

The 'La La La' hitmaker decided to take it upon himself to be Zayn's defender as the fallout from his departure ensued because the pop heartthrob he has to maintain 'radio silence' until he's ready to tell his story.

He explained: 'He's in a very difficult position. He won't tell his side of the story yet and that's why there has to be radio silence ... (I spoke out for him) because that's the rock n roll in me, I'm not going to take s**t from anybody.

'I took my own road to get here, I'm not part of a PR machine, or discovery and marketing. I've done it all myself. I've done whatever it takes to get here. But I do feel a bit sorry for the fans because they've been brought up with this.' 

Outcry: Zayn (pictured with girlfriend Gigi Hadid) broke the hearts of fans all around the world when he announced he was going solo