TVNZ adopts stepfather comedy

New Zealand’s public broadcaster TVNZ has commissioned a comedy drama series about an easygoing 20-something who becomes a stepfather to three kids.

Step Dave follows a 24-year-old slacker whose life is turned upside down when he falls in love with a mother-of-three who is 15 years his senior.

The series, created by Kate McDermott (Go Girls, Outrageous Fortune), will air in a primetime slot on TV2 in 2014 and will be produced by South Pacific Pictures.

John Kelly, TV2 programmer, said: “Its winning formula of relatable characters, hilarious moments and strong storylines contribute to it being one of the key pillars of TV2’s 2014 season.”