‘Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters’ Reality Series Set At ITV & Plimsoll; U.S. Adaptation In Works
26.02.2024 - 20:16
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ITV and UK-based natural history producer Plimsoll Productions (Super/Natural, A Bug’s Life), an ITV Studios company, have teamed on Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters, a reality series that is not for the celebrity faint-of-heart.
The entertainment and wildlife crossover format will dare a group of ocean-phobic celebrities to confront their greatest fear – sharks. “Throughout their adrenaline-fueled, challenge-heavy journey in the Bahamas – the shark capital of the world – these A-listers will push past their limits to come nose to nose with nature’s ‘villains,’ according to the official synopsis. “Their firsthand experiences will provide immeasurable excitement and new perspective; they’ll come to appreciate sharks’ valuable place on the food chain and in our ecosystem, recognizing that a world devoid of these notoriously terrifying creatures is downright frightening.”
The series is slated to air next year to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Oscar-winning film Jaws. Celebrity casting is currently underway, and Plimsoll is actively pitching a U.S. adaptation.
The celebrities will be tasked with diving with a different species of shark, with the breeds getting bigger and more dangerous each time. Bimini, the Bahamas island where the show will be filmed, is home to around 7-10 different shark types including Hammerheads, Bull sharks and Tiger sharks.
The celebrities will also face “fear-inducing challenges” while learning first hand the important role sharks play in our oceans.
“The team at Plimsoll is uniquely positioned to pioneer this format that blends conservation with wildly entertaining pop culture,” says Karen Plumb, Head of Factual Entertainment, Plimsoll Productions. “We’re constantly looking for
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