New Bravo Series to Spotlight Persian-Americans in L.A.

NEW YORK: Bravo Media has teamed up with Ryan Seacrest Productions on the new docu-series tentatively titled Shahs of Sunset, which will follow a group of Persian-American friends living in Los Angeles.

Ryan Seacrest is on board as executive producer for the series, which will look at the lifestyles of a group of young friends who have grown up together in Los Angeles. The show will follow them as they try to balance their busy social lives with up-and-coming careers.

"The Persian American community in Los Angeles is a perfect fit for Bravo’s next great docu-series. The group of friends featured in our show are colorful, affluent and fun," said Andy Cohen, the executive VP of original programming and development for Bravo. "Ryan and his team understand what our viewers want to see and when they brought us this group we responded immediately. There’s not a show like it on TV."

"We’re pleased to bring this exciting new story of a distinct and compelling community of Los Angeles to the Bravo audience," added Seacrest. "The series will offer rich characters and relatable storylines about everyday life—love, work, friendship and family—steeped in a diverse culture, which is wildly entertaining and fun."