Louis CK has just landed an endorsement that’s allowing him to finally break through to British audiences: and endorsement from Ricky Gervais. According to the British actor/comedian, CK is “The funniest stand-up working America.”

The two have been mutual admirers of each other’s work, and became friends recently when CK was given a supporting role in Gervais’ first Hollywood movie. The film, Gervais’ first directing gig, is called This Side of the Truth. Apparently CK’s initially small role was expanded when the two men realized they had a special on-screen chemistry.

It could be like a re-envisioned “Odd Couple,” where both men are slobs.