YouTube Red signs up Koshy

YouTube has greenlit a comedy series from online personality Liza Koshy for its subscription service YouTube Red.

Social media star Liza Koshy

Liza On Demand (8×30′) will star and be executive produced by Koshy, who rose to fame on YouTube and now claims 17.3 million subscribers across two online channels.

The show will be produced by Above Average Productions, the digital-focused production arm of Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video, alongside Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont, the writers and directors of Josie & The Pussycats.

Set to debut on YouTube Red in 2018, it follows the chaotic misadventures that ensue as Koshy takes on various gigs, tasks and odd jobs in her quest to climb the ranks and become an ‘elite tasker.’

Courtney Carter will serve as an executive producer alongside writers Kaplan and Elfont, with Sam Childs onboard as producer.

It marks the second time Koshy has partnered with YouTube and Above Average following the release of her YouTube Red special Jingle Ballin’ in 2016.

“Liza Koshy is an imaginative entertainer who loves to bring the audience along for the ride – and when she commits to a character, she is not afraid to go for it. Her meteoric rise on YouTube is proof that her style of comedy is resonating with millions of fans,” said Susanne Daniels, global head of original content at YouTube.

“Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont and Above Average are a dream to work with and this show is going to be so fun for folks of all ages, colours creeds and backgrounds,” added Koshy.

Koshy is represented by CAA, Carter Media Group and Hansen Jacobson. YouTube Red is currently available in the US, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and Korea.