The edgy British drama "No Angels," featuring nurses who work hard by day and play hard by night, is up for translation into a Stateside version under Ben Silverman's Universal-based Reveille banner, it was announced Monday.

Silverman also said that Amy Heckerling, the director of such comedy hits as "Clueless" and "Fast Times at Ridgemont High," is attached as an executive producer. Talks are also taking place about Heckerling directing the American version, he added.

Silverman, who will executive produce, also said that film producer Michael De Luca is also on board in an executive producing capacity.

"No Angels" is in production for its second season on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom, where it is produced by World Prods. Silverman is partnered with World and the show's executive producer, Simon Heath, on the American project.

"No Angels" centers on a close-knit group of female nurses who live, work and play together. By day the girls struggle with life and death in the wards; by night they share a healthy appetite for uncomplicated sex and full-on hedonism.

" 'No Angels' is a dynamic franchise with unapologetic characters living life at full speed. It's like nothing on TV today, and I'm thrilled to be bringing it to American television in conjunction with John Heyman and World Prods.," Silverman said.

Silverman, whose company brought over such U.K. staples as "Coupling" and "The Office" for NBC, said the British original of "No Angels" will serve as an "inspirational" source for the producers rather than the template. "There are things that are specific to the national health care system (in Britain), and it's more gritty than we might be thinking about. We are looking to add a bit more sex appeal and glamour. It will be more liberal in its translation than 'Coupling' or 'The Office.' "

But one aspect of the British show that Silverman will be looking to retain is the diversity of social backgrounds from which the nurses emerge. "The social environment is a big component of the show. These are young, single women who come from different social backgrounds in the U.K. show, and that will absolutely be a part of the American version as well."

In the United Kingdom, "No Angels" garnered complaints from nursing body the Royal College of Nursing, which claimed that the show was a "missed opportunity" to show what nursing is really about. In ratings, the show attracted an audience of about 2 million for its debut outing on Channel 4, a 12% share. Critics praised it as "life-enhancing" and "good fun."

Silverman responded to the RCN comments with surprise. "That's also amusing, I think, because the show portrays nursing as the amazingly noble profession that it is, and that aspect will absolutely translate to American audiences."

In a statement, the U.K. show's Heath said, "We're very excited to be working with Ben to bring the distinctive flavor of 'No Angels' to the U.S. audience."

Silverman said he has had initial talks with the U.S. networks -- including top-tier cable nets -- about the show, but no firm deal has been set.

Mimi Turner in London contributed to this report.