THE ABC is thrilled to announce that Julia Zemiro will host Crime Night! – a comedy true-crime panel show where real-life cases are examined through the lens of criminology and comedy.
Produced by Dreamchaser and Maverick Entertainment, the six-part series will see Julia, alongside a panel of criminologists and comedians, dissect famous cases.
They will discover the science behind the crimes and use that same science to examine our own lives with hilarious consequences.
Zemiro said: “Excellent criminologists and brainy comedians? Check! One very engaged host? (That’s me!) Yes, Check!
“I am so excited to be back at the ABC steering a panel show about modern-day criminology. This new team of writers and producers are a breath of fresh air to work with, as we delve into the science behind the crimes. The how, the what and the why. The curious, the serious and ultimately very human side of crime.”
ABC Head of Entertainment Rachel Millar said: “Australians can’t get enough of true crime, and we’re excited to join forces with Dreamchaser and Maverick to bring this innovative and original format to ABC screens.
“For anyone who loves bingeing the latest true crime podcast, or playing detective in the group chat, this is the show for you.”
Led by the inimitable Zemiro, this is a show that will make your spine tingle with intrigue, while making you laugh at the same time.
Dreamchaser Executive Producers Carl Fennessy and Monique Keller said: “We’re thrilled to be launching this brand-new comedy true crime panel show in partnership with the ABC. The combined talents of Executive Producers David Forster, Frank Bruzzese and Julia Zemiro are exceptional, working alongside a brilliant panel of criminologists and comedians to examine the fascinating real-life cases we’re all obsessed with in the funniest possible way.”
Filming will begin in early August in Melbourne, and Crime Night! will air later this year on ABC TV and ABC iview.
