LET'S PLAY BALL: NEW COMEDY REALITY FORMAT IN DEVELOPMENT FOR UK

Following the success of hit Prime Video series Last One Laughing UK, Banijay UK labels Initial and Zeppotron are collaborating again to take to market the next big comedic reality format – Let’s Play Ball. 

Originally co-developed by Banijay Benelux label EndemolShine Nederland, Talpa Studios and Signal.Stream, and co-produced by EndemolShine Nederland and Signal.Stream for SBS6, this is the first international territory to take on a reimagination.

In this version of Let’s Play Ball, two rival teams of comedians go head-to-head in a race to transport a gigantic ball across various terrains. Facing fiendish physical puzzles along the way, each episode will see the teams navigate varied landscapes; from narrow city streets to rivers and countryside meadows. What begins as a seemingly straightforward task, unravels into comedic chaos and strategic gameplay, demanding quick-thinking, teamwork, grit and determination.

Katy Manley, MD of Initial, said: “This hilarious new show is the perfect next joint project for us. Initial brings the big red balls (we also make Wipeout), while Zeppotron will unlock its legendary black book to cast the funniest people in the country…. We can’t wait to take this out to buyers in the UK.”

Peter Holmes, MD of Zeppotron, added: “Like the Zeppotron team, Let’s Play Ball is very simple and very silly. We’re really looking forward to joining forces with Initial once more to put our own spin on this big, bold, ball-based format.”

Let’s Play Ball is an original format co-developed and co-owned by EndemolShine Nederland, Talpa Studios, and Signal.Stream.