Chaser makers back Melbourne comedian

ABC TV announced today that principal filming has commenced on the 6-part comedy series, Lawrence Leung’s Choose Your Own Adventure.

Written by and starring, Melbourne comedian Lawrence Leung, the series is about the journey of a lifetime, as Lawrence attempts to achieve the dreams he had for himself as a 10-year-old-boy.

The documentary-style comedy is about the innocence of childhood ambition and the realities of adulthood. It’s about finding out who we are, how we’ve changed, and what we can be.

The 9-week shoot will take place in and around Sydney and Melbourne.

Head of ABC Arts, Entertainment and Comedy, Amanda Duthie said: “Lawrence is a fantastic talent, and all-round nice guy, who I’m positive audiences will totally adore. His adventures, I am sure, will captive and excite, as he lives out his childhood dreams.”

Leung said: “I’m looking forward to doing all the things I wanted to do as a kid – except to meet Michael Jackson.”

The series is a co-production between Chaser Broadcasting and ABC-TV.

 

Executive Producer for ABC TV is Megan Harding, and Executive Producers for Chaser Broadcasting are Martin Robertson and Julian Morrow. Series Producer is Andy Nehl.

 

[release from Peter Ritchie]