Aussie Comedian Chris Lilley's New HBO Series 'Ja'mie: Private School Girl' (With Teaser Video)
Australian comedian, television producer and writer Chris Lilley is thrilled about his new HBO series "Ja'mie: Private School Girl" which will start in November 2013. The "Summer Heights High" actor is famous from his mockumentary comedy series where he is known to play multiple characters.
His first series "Summer Heights High" was aired in 2008 on the premium network. It was followed by "Angry Boys" in 2012. Today the same network is backing him up with his latest comedy series. "Ja'mie: Private School Girl" will air for six Sundays, and it is set to premiere on November 24 at 10:30. The show is presented by HBO and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in association with BBC.
When asked about playing teenage girls, "I find teenage girls endlessly funny," Lilley explained. "So being able to write for and play the meanest bitch in school has been so fun. I can't wait to show everyone what Ja'mie's been up to."
Lilley's new series is about Ja'mie the school's most popular girl as she spends her last few months in school, including the ups and down of her academic life, charity work, family and social life. The talented actor takes part of directing together with Stuart McDonald, producing and writing for the script, and he is the brain behind the creation of the whole series.
Debuted on HBO in November 2008, Lilley's "Summer Heights High" is an honest look at life in an average public where he played all three lead roles. The show became an instant hit and was named as the Most Outstanding Comedy in the country, and the best-selling TV series on DVD in Australian history.
"Angry Boys" on the other hand talks about the lives of average boys and men as they struggle in a day-to-day basis as they try to fulfill their obligations to their family and friends. This 12-part comedy series was aired on HBO in January 2012 and was sold to 100 countries and remains the most popular program to date on ABC TV.
Bloomberg.com noted that "its finely etched characters insinuate themselves into our affections." While according to the San Francisco Chronicle, "Angry Boys" has "infectiously juvenile humor".