Rose Matafeo’s “Starstruck” renewed for a third season by BBC Three and HBO Max

BBC Three and HBO Max have ordered the third season of the comedy, which was critically acclaimed by Rose Mataféo. Shot to the stars.

The show, in which Matafo plays the role of Londoner Jesse in Millennium, evoking a love affair with famous movie star Tom (Nikesh Patel), will again be a co-producer for the British and American networks, which has become popular. on both sides. Atlantic.

Mataféo will continue to write with Alice Sneden and Nick Sampson, and will also direct the third season with Sneden.

The first two seasons have fared well on their respective platforms and garnered critical acclaim, most notably Matafo who garnered praise by looking for a no-nonsense portrait of a young millennial. Russell Tovi has joined the cast for a second season.

shot to the starsrunning Disaster Y last week tonight indie Avalon has opened in 96 countries, including Matafeo in New Zealand on TVNZ and in Australia, France, Canada and India.

BBC Comedy Commissioner Gregor Sharp called the show “a breath of comedy fresh air, perfectly capturing the emotional turmoil of a new relationship with a sharp mind, dry humor and a real eye.”

Matafoe said: “I am very excited to be returning for the third part of this incredibly talented actor and I am equally excited to be returning to the director’s bench.”

Matafeo delivers to shot to the stars A master class later today at the Banff World Media Festival.