Crave commissions new Bill Murray comedy series, *Meatballs*
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What happened
Crave commissioned *Meatballs*, a new comedy series that reimagines the 1979 classic featuring Bill Murray. Maddie Phillips, who plays the character Skipper, discussed the project, noting that she did not draw on Bill Murray’s established character. The series is billed as a raunchy, irreverent reimagining of the original.
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Why it matters
The commissioning of *Meatballs* is noted as a move by Crave to support risk-taking programs and deepen the appeal of Canadian content. This type of high-profile content commissioning could strengthen the platform value of Crave.
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Who's involved
- Bill MurrayStars in the new comedy series *Meatballs*.
- Maddie PhillipsStars in the new comedy series *Meatballs*.
- CraveCommissioned the new comedy series *Meatballs*.
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The entities involved
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Bill Murray
American actor and comedian
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Maddie Phillips
Canadian actor
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Crave
Canadian video-on-demand service