HBO Max and BBC Three has renewed its Max Original comedy series ‘Starstruck’ from comedian and writer Rose Matafeo for a third season. ‘Starstruck’ is written by Matafeo, Alice Snedden and Nic Sampson, with Matafeo and Snedden also directing.
As per the official logline ‘Starstruck’ follows Jessie (Matafeo), a millennial living in East London juggling two dead end jobs and navigating the complications of becoming romantically involved with famous film star Tom (Nikesh Patel), and follows the couple as they realize they can’t keep away from each other. The ensemble cast previously included Minnie Driver (“Good Will Hunting”) and Russell Tovey.
‘Starstruck’ has received huge critical appraise from around the world and was nominated for Best Comedy Programme at the Broadcast Awards 2022, and Best Comedy Series at the Edinburgh TV Awards 2021. Also, Matafeo has received nominations from BAFTA 2022 for Female Performance in a Comedy Programme, and a National Comedy Award 2021 for Best Breakthrough Artist.
Produced by Avalon (“Breeders,” “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” “Flatbush Misdemeanours”), ‘Starstruck’ is executive produced by Rob Aslett, Jon Thoday, Cath Gagon, Richard Allen-Turner, Rose Matafeo, and Gregor Sharp for the BBC. Toby Welch is series producer.