Channel 4 has announced a new comedy series written, created and starring comedian, writer, and actor Leo Reich and produced by A24.
It Gets Worse (6×30’) follows Ethan, Abi, and Sam – best friends from uni, soulmates for life, and dysfunctional roommates. It’s been a year since they finally managed to move to London, they have collectively accomplished nothing, and now their landlord is selling up. They’re getting kicked out. What now? Can they keep their friendships alive when they are dispersed across a city that seems to want them dead? Can they find a six out of ten or higher to have bad sex with? Can they get their shit together when the world is so obviously falling apart? Probably not. But they’re going to have fun trying.
Leo Reich said, “I’m over the moon to be working with the amazing teams at A24 and Channel 4 on It Gets Worse. This is a show for everyone who is, has been or will be a delusional and irritating 24 year old — I see you, I love you, I am you. I’m going to try my absolute hardest to do our community justice. I’m so excited!”
Charlie Perkins, Head of Comedy at Channel 4 said, “We’re thrilled to be the home of Leo’s first show with A24. Leo has this ability to distil the swirling complications and idiosyncrasies of his generation into succinct, spiky and incredibly funny writing and magnetic performances. The ‘voice of a generation’ label many have given him is valid, and as Channel 4 has always been the best place for the brightest new comedy voices, it feels like Leo’s spiritual home.”
It Gets Worse was commissioned for Channel 4 by Charlie Perkins, Head of Comedy and will be produced by A24.
In Canada, the series will stream exclusively on Bell Media’s Crave.
Jon Creamer
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