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.
Host Julia Zemiro says: “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.”
Rachel Millar, ABC Head of Entertainment, 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 Julia Zemiro, this is a show that will make your spine tingle with intrigue, whilst making you laugh at the same time.”
Carl Fennessy and Monique Keller, Dreamchaser Executive Producers, said: “Crime Night! is the first commission under our Maverick Entertainment and Dreamchaser producing partnership.
“We’re thrilled to be launching this brand-new comedy true crime panel show in partnership with the ABC.”
Filming will begin in early August in Melbourne, and Crime Night! will air later this year on ABC TV and ABC iview.
