Australian content creators and internet sensations, The Inspired Unemployed, are set to make their television debut in 2023 with an eight-part Australian original series on Paramount Australia and New Zealand.
Jack Steele and Matt Ford, the comedic duo behind the popular social media account, have garnered a whopping 3.8 million followers with their unique brand of awkwardly hilarious videos.
Produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia, the show will feature Jack and Matt’s signature humour and infectious energy. The pair expressed their enthusiasm for the project, saying,
“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.”
Daniel Monaghan, SVP Content and Programming at Paramount Australia and New Zealand, praised the duo, stating,
“The Inspired Unemployed have a huge following with a unique knack for making people sit up, take notice, and laugh.”
Michael Brooks, Managing Director of Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia and Head of Studios Australia and New Zealand, added that Jack and Matt’s natural chemistry and years of working together make them a perfect fit for television.
