Inspired Unemployed to host new comedy for Paramount

Social media comedy duo, The Inspired Unemployed, will feature in a new comedy series for Paramount ANZ.

Ex-tradies Jack Steele and Matt Ford, who have amassed 3.8 million followers via Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Facebook, will host the eight-part series, produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia.

As yet there isn’t any detail on a series name or its format but Warners has recently been casting for a hidden-camera pranking show, speculated to be The Prank Panel.

“We are so stoked to be working with Paramount ANZ on this TV show, from the first video we ever made our goal was to always have a TV show and for it to actually be happening is a dream come true. We’ve always believed that laughter is the best medicine, and we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to spread joy and positivity to even more people through this platform,” said Steele / Ford.

Daniel Monaghan, SVP Content and Programming, Paramount Australia and New Zealand said: “The Inspired Unemployed have a huge following with a unique knack for making people sit up, take notice and laugh. Paramount ANZ is delighted to be their very first ‘TV home’ when Jack and Matt, alongside their mates will have audiences in stitches with this surprising series. We can’t wait for audiences to watch the show later this year.”

Michael Brooks, Managing Director of Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia and Head of Studios Australia and New Zealand said: “Jack and Matt from The Inspired Unemployed are internet sensations with a natural chemistry that can only come from years of working together. We have the perfect format for their first foray into television and look forward to sharing more hilarious moments with fans across the country later this year.”

The project is set to screen later this year.

Update: Titled as The Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers.