Paramount Global Content Distribution Grows German Format Slate

Paramount Global Content Distribution’s roster of international formats is growing, with the first international version of the CBS and Comedy Central format After Midnight to air in Germany on ZDF as Neo Social Club mit Laura Larsson.

The German adaptation will feature German podcaster and influencer Laura Larsson as host, a role held by Taylor Tomlinson in the U.S. The eight-episode first season will test the internet savvy of various German personalities. Confirmed guests include Nilam Farooq, Simon Pearce, Ana Lucía, Daniel Donskoy, Marti Fischer, Gisa Flake, Wilson Gonzales and many more.

Additional confirmed guests for season one are Lena Kupke, Anissa Loucif, Maraam, Jeannine Michaelsen, Björn von Morgenstern, Mirella Precek, Teresa Reichl, Marie Lina Smyrek, Jasmin Schwiers, Simon Stäblein, Nico Stank, Yorick Thiede, Tutty Tran, Jan van Weyde and Caro Worbs. Constantin Entertainment is producing the adaptation.

Various German adaptations of Paramount Global Content Distribution formats have been renewed as well. Are You the One?, a leading reality series on RTL+, has been renewed for seasons 13 and 14, which includes a new season of the celebrity version Reality Stars in Love.

Plus, the German iteration of Ex on the Beach has been confirmed for a seventh season, and Germany’s Next Topmodel returned for a 20th season and has a deal in place that will keep it on air for several years.

“We are thrilled to announce the first-ever international adaptation of After Midnight in Germany,” said Laura Burrell, head of international formats for Paramount Global Content Distribution. “Constantin Entertainment has produced a wonderfully entertaining show, and Laura Larsson absolutely shines in her role as host. We look forward to it launching on ZDF this February. Paramount is equally delighted to see the return of its reality formats Germany’s Next Topmodel on ProSieben and Ex on the Beach and Are You the One? on RTL+, demonstrating that the appetite for this genre is still as high as ever in Germany.”