ZDF Studios is handling the international format distribution rights to Neo Match Up, an entertainment guessing game that is returning to ZDFneo for a second season from 1Take Films.
The original German edition is heading into production on four new episodes following the successful launch of a 4×30-minute first season earlier this year. Entertainer and comedian Parshad Esmaeili hosts the show, going head-to-head with a different celebrity guest in each episode. At its core, the format encourages participants and viewers to combat stereotypes and rethink how they judge people.
“Neo Match Up takes a universally appealing idea and gives it a contemporary twist,” said Ralf Rückauer, VP Unscripted at ZDF Studios. “At its heart, it is a highly entertaining show about perception, intuition, and surprise. With new episodes now in production for ZDFneo, this is the ideal moment to introduce the format to international buyers looking for adaptable entertainment concepts with strong audience engagement.”
