HIT BBC comedy Ghosts is making a comeback – in Australia.
The programme came to a sad end in the UK last year after 5 seasons but there is new hope for fans after it was revealed that an Aussie remake was being given the go-ahead.
BBC comedy Ghosts has been handed an Aussie remake[/caption]
The show will be heading Down Under later this year[/caption]
The Australian version will air on Paramount+ and Network 10[/caption]
Ghosts Australia will be filmed in Perth and be screened Down Under on Paramount+ and Network 10.
The BBC will still be involved with the show with it being curated by their BBC Studios Production arm.
Casting details for the remake are yet to be announced.
Speaking about bringing the hit comedy to Oz, Kylie Washington, the Creative Director for the Beeb in Australia said: “We’re excited to bring Ghosts to life with a unique cast of characters that reflect our very own history and culture.
“Western Australia will provide the perfect backdrop for all their comedic antics and we’re grateful to Screenwest for their support.”
Whilst, Daniel Monaghan from Paramount Australia added: “We are thrilled to bring the hugely popular UK and US hit Ghosts to Australia!
“It’s an incredible opportunity to film this one-of-a-kind comedy series in Western Australia with the support of Screenwest, alongside an amazing cast and crew. We can’t wait for production to start.”
Ghosts originally aired in the UK between 2019 and 2023.
A US version was commissioned around the same time but did not receive its full series premiere until 2021.
Airing on CBS stateside, it is currently in its fourth edition.
The paranormal sitcom, starring Charlotte Ritchie as Alison and Kiell Smith-Bynoe as Mike, followed the young couple as they tried navigating life and learning to live with a gang of ghosts from different periods of history.
The UK version drew to a close with its Christmas special in 2023.
The States have also seen their own version[/caption]
