It's called twenty something and stars Jess Harris (best known from her work on Rove) and Josh Schmidt as well, Jess and Josh and is about two "best friends" and "housemates" who are both "twentysomething" years old, the series picks up "when Jess and Josh find themselves unemployed, evicted and constantly dodging the dreaded question, “So what are you going to do with your lives?”, they decide it’s time to become their own bosses.
twentysomething sees Jess and Josh set out each week in search of their big break. Their entrepreneurial pursuits include an erotic house cleaning service, guided tours that show backpackers Melbourne in a new light, an elite babysitters’ agency and bounty hunting for lost dogs.
The ABC calls it a "brilliant, hilarious, and at times moving six-part comedy series" and will apparently "leave you smiling and wondering where these two have been hiding until now."
Let's hope it does, as this year has been devoid of much in the way of comedy, particularly that of the scripted variety.
You can see a sneak peek here. It doesn't look too bad at all, and with the promise of Hamish Blake in the series, it should bring a bit more attention the show.
It's just so disappointing that the ABC has decided to stick it on its digital channel ABC2- something which will see it get maybe a quarter of its potential audience.
I get that the ABC wants to beef up its digital offerings, but to most viewers, putting a first-run show on a digital channel signals that it is not good enough to make the main one.
Nevertheless, perhaps it will garner a cult following and make the jump for a second series.
It will premiere on ABC2 on Tuesday, September 6 at 9pm.
Read the full press release after the jump
A fresh, new six-part comedy series, twentysomething, is set to premiere on ABC2,Tuesday, September 6 at 9pm.
Whether it is finding out how you got home last night or what to do with the rest of your life, the twentysomething world is filled with massive highs, heart breaking lows and plenty of drinks in between.
Jess (Jess Harris - Rove) and Josh (Josh Schmidt - 5 Lost at Sea) are best friends, housemates and twentysomething. While their friends finish uni degrees, climb the corporate ladder and settle down, Jess and Josh live for the weekend.
The series also stars Hamish Blake (Hamish and Andy’s Gap Year) as Billy, Jess’ on again/off again ex boyfriend; Simon Russell (Thank God You’re Here) as Nick, Josh’s older and more successful brother; and Leah de Niese (Offspring) as Abby, the back-up friend.
When Jess and Josh find themselves unemployed, evicted and constantly dodging the dreaded question, “So what are you going to do with your lives?”, they decide it’s time to become their own bosses.
twentysomething sees Jess and Josh set out each week in search of their big break. Their entrepreneurial pursuits include an erotic house cleaning service, guided tours that show backpackers Melbourne in a new light, an elite babysitters’ agency and bounty hunting for lost dogs.
This brilliant, hilarious, and at times moving six-part comedy series will leave you smiling and wondering where these two have been hiding until now.
Follow the link for a sneak peek - http://bit.ly/
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twentysomething screens Tuesdays at 9pm on ABC2, starting September 6, with encore screening Thursday at 10.30pm on ABC2.
twentysomething is a High Wire Films and Electric Living production. Produced by Nicole Minchin (Lowdown, The Wedding Party). Co-Produced and Co-Created by Jess Harris and Josh Schmidt. Written by Jess Harris. Directed by Paul Currie (One Perfect Day). Executive Producer Nicole Minchin. ABC TV Executive Producer, Debbie Lee. 6x30’
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