Rebel Wilson to Host Amazon’s First Australian Original Series

Rebel Wilson (Pitch Perfect, The Hustle, Isn’t It Romantic) has signed on to host and executive produce the first Australian Amazon Original series, LOL: Last One Laughing.

Produced with Endemol Shine Australia, the comedy-variety series will feature a cast of ten Australian comedic actors and stand-ups competing to make each other laugh first. The final comedian left standing will win the grand prize of A$100,000.

The first Australian Amazon Original series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 200 countries and territories in 2020. The six-parter will film nonstop to catch all of the action and follow the select group of talented comics, who bring various styles to the table, including stand-up, character, improvisational and physical comedy.

LOL: Last One Laughing follows the format of the successful Amazon Original series from Japan, HITOSHI MATSUMOTO Presents Documental, produced by and starring comedian Hitoshi Matsumoto, who leads ten comedians betting their own money in an anything goes “battle of laughter behind closed doors.” The format was also launched in Mexico with comedian Eugenio Derbez as host.

“I’m thrilled to be joining the Prime Video family of creators and talent,” said Wilson, star, host and executive producer. “I’ve already had the chance to work with Alexa—she’s great—and on Audible, so working with Prime Video seemed like an obvious choice. I can’t wait to see what these talented Australian comedians come up with and how far they’ll go to take home the prize.”

“We’re excited to bring LOL: Last One Laughing to our Prime members in Australia and around the world,” said James Farrell, head of international originals for Amazon Studios. “Customers in Japan and Mexico have told us they love Documental and LOL: Last One Laughing. Australia was an easy choice as the next country to bring this to and Rebel Wilson was at the top of our list to host and star. We think our Prime members are going to love it.”

Endemol Shine Australia’s CEO, Mark Fennessy, said: “We’re truly thrilled to be working with Rebel and Amazon on this brilliant comedy series. LOL: Last One Laughing is a one-of-a-kind laughter survival format unlike any other. We look forward to bringing Australia’s unique brand of unpredictable comedy chaos to Amazon customers.”