Canadian Comedies in Pipe
The Canadian Press – November 27, 2023 / 6:27 p.m | History: 459552
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Paramount Plus Canada has announced that it is developing two new comedy series: Bensen from creator Clara Altimas and Elected, a comedy series from director Michael McGowan. McGowan poses for a photo on the red carpet at the Princess of Wales Theater in Toronto, Saturday, September 11, 2021.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tijana Martin
Paramount Plus Canada says it is developing two more homegrown comedies. One is about a widowed limousine driver trying to raise his children, the other is about a high-profile actor who gets the chance to become prime minister.
The streamer announced in June that it would begin developing Canadian projects and is now adding two more from production company Boat Rocker to its roster.
“Bensen,” from creator Clara Altimas, is about a limo driver who tries to maintain his “fun dad” status after the death of his wife.
Altimas was previously a writer on CBC’s “Kim’s Convenience” and its spinoff “Strays.”
Paramount Plus is also developing “Elected,” a comedy series from Michael McGowan, whose feature credits include writing and directing “All My Puny Sorrows” and “Score: A Hockey Musical.”
Paramount Plus Canada also says its first original documentary, “500 Days in the Wild,” will premiere Friday at the Whistler International Film Festival before a limited theatrical release next year and then landing on the platform.
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