CreAsia Studio, launched by Deepak Dhar and Banijay Leisure, unveiled a scripted authentic collection, My Chef in Crime, at Hong Kong’s Filmart.
Commissioned by Indonesian streaming platform Imaginative and prescient+, the eight-part crime drama shall be developed and produced by CreAsia Studio, with Thai scriptwriter Nitikarn Pinmuangngarm and producer Pornmanus Rattanavich hooked up to the mission. Rattanavich produced the Thai adaptation of Korean hit drama Begin-Up.
Indonesian director Sondang Pratama (Sajadah Panjang) will helm the mission, which seeks to mix the worlds of forensic science and meals.
Slated to start manufacturing this summer season in Indonesia, the collection is ready to premiere on Imaginative and prescient+ early subsequent 12 months.
My Chef in Crime follows a former forensic investigator turned chef who turns into the prime suspect within the homicide of his rival. To clear his identify, he applies his forensic experience to meals science experiments, catching the eye of a feminine detective—his highschool crush. As they type an unlikely investigative duo, they resolve uncommon crime instances by a mix of culinary experience and forensic methodology, all whereas serving up tantalizing dishes.
CreAsia Studio is targeted on native collaborations to create native originals and produce Banijay IP in addition to third-party variations, for Southeast Asian markets.
“My Chef in Crime units the tone for our imaginative and prescient of bringing regionally resonant but globally interesting content material to the market,” mentioned Jessica Kam, Govt Vice President & Enterprise Head, CreAsia Studio. “This present is a testomony to our dedication to championing revolutionary narratives from South East Asia, and we couldn’t be extra excited to collaborate with the gifted Thai and Indonesian creators in addition to Imaginative and prescient+ to carry this groundbreaking idea to life.”
Clarissa Tanoesoedibjo, Managing Director of Imaginative and prescient+, mentioned: “Imaginative and prescient+ is devoted to bringing recent and interesting tales to our viewers, and My Chef in Crime is precisely the sort of high-quality, partaking content material that excites us. We consider this present will set new benchmarks within the crime style, and we’re delighted to be partnered with CreAsia Studio to make it a actuality.”
Deepak Dhar, Founder & Group CEO, Banijay Asia & Endemol Shine India, added: “At Banijay Leisure, we’re at all times seeking to push artistic boundaries and redefine storytelling. My Chef in Crime is a daring, authentic idea that displays our dedication to delivering premium leisure throughout the area. We’re assured that this distinctive mixture of crime, meals, and romance will resonate with audiences and reinforce CreAsia Studio’s place as a powerhouse of compelling storytelling.”
