Rumour: New comedies in development at Matchbox Pictures

TV Tonight hears whispers of two new comedies in development with Matchbox Pictures, the prolific production house behind The Slap, The Straits, The Devil’s Playground, Camp, The Real Housewives of Melbourne, Formal Wars and Nowhere Boys.

Family Law, featuring writer Benjamin Law, is a comedy in development for SBS.

It’s hoped to be produced by Tony Ayres in Brisbane next year. Law (pictured) has appeared on Randling, Q & A and Agony Aunts.

Also in development is a new comedy series for ABC2, Maximum Choppage, to be executive produced by Debbie Lee.