Fremantle teams up with comedy powerhouse Fudge Park

New horizons for scripted comedy: Fremantle and Fudge Park’s exciting collaboration

Fremantle has taken another bold step in the entertainment industry by signing a first look and development deal with Fudge Park, the celebrated British scripted comedy company founded by the masterminds behind The Inbetweeners, Iain Morris and Damon Beesley. This partnership represents a significant milestone for both entities, promising to infuse a fresh wave of creativity and innovation into the world of scripted comedy and drama.

The strategic partnership

Under this new arrangement, Fremantle will serve as the primary hub for all of Fudge Park’s upcoming scripted projects. The collaboration aims to leverage Fremantle’s global reach in drama and international distribution, working in tandem with Fudge Park’s unique comedic vision to develop an impressive slate of new content. This union is poised to enhance the international distribution and appeal of Fudge Park’s creations, potentially reshaping the comedy landscape across borders.

Catalyst for growth

The deal’s inception can be traced back to the success of Daddy Issues, a recent collaboration between the two companies that aired on BBC. Starring Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey, the series premiered in August and quickly became BBC Three’s most successful new comedy series launch of the year, and the most watched comedy on the channel since its relaunch in 2021. This achievement underscored the potential of what Fudge Park and Fremantle could achieve together.

Voices from the leaders

“We’ve loved working with the team at Fremantle over the last year. They’ve been an outstanding partner on Daddy Issues,” remarked Blythe, managing director at Fudge Park. “Their understanding of our creative DNA and their alignment with our vision made expanding our partnership an easy decision.”

Rebecca Dundon, senior vice president and head of scripted commercial at Fremantle, echoed this enthusiasm: “Fudge Park is a rare gem in the industry. Their talent-driven vision, combined with universal themes and sharp, original writing, ensures they consistently deliver engaging content. I am thrilled to kick off this partnership and see where our combined strengths will take us.”

A growing portfolio of elite partnerships

Fudge Park’s new deal with Fremantle marks another significant addition to Fremantle’s roster of international production partners. In recent years, Fremantle has inked several high-profile first look deals with entities such as Kristen Stewart’s Nevermind Pictures, Me+You Productions, and Roughcut Television. Additionally, collaborations with industry luminaries like Pablo and Juan de Dios Larraín’s Fabula, Luca Guadagnino, Paolo Sorrentino, Angelina Jolie, and Rachel Weisz underscore Fremantle’s commitment to nurturing diverse and innovative storytelling.

Moreover, established partnerships with other creative powerhouses such as Astral Projection led by Polly Stokes, Edward Berger’s Nine Hours, and Johan Renck and Michael Parets’ Sinestra further illustrate Fremantle’s expanding influence and dedication to high-quality, original content. Each of these collaborations brings a distinct flavor and richness, contributing to Fremantle’s already impressive portfolio.

The road ahead

With the signing of this first look and development deal, Fremantle and Fudge Park are setting the stage for an exciting future in scripted projects. As both companies prepare to weave their creative threads together, audiences can look forward to a diverse array of new dramas and comedies that promise to entertain and inspire. This partnership not only highlights the power of collaborative efforts in the entertainment industry but also underscores the importance of aligning creative visions to produce stellar content.

In a landscape where content is king, the combined expertise of Fremantle’s global distribution network and Fudge Park’s innovative storytelling sets a new standard for the industry. Fans should keep an eye on their upcoming projects, anticipating fresh, engaging, and thoughtfully crafted content.

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