Step Dave to See Hungarian Adaptation

Hungary’s TV2 has ordered a local version of the lighthearted family drama Step Dave, licensed by all3media international.

The local adaptation in Hungary will make its debut in December on TV2 Media Group’s TV2 channel. Currently filming in Budapest, the 13-episode series will be known locally as Korhatáros szerelem. It is produced by IKO Production Company in cooperation with ContentLab Factory.

The Hungarian news follows the recent announcement of South Pacific Pictures and all3media America’s sale of Step Dave to NBC in the U.S. Step Dave tells the story of 24-year-old ordinary slacker Dave, who finds his life turned upside down when he meets the girl of his dreams and her three kids.

Gábor Fischer, the director of programming at TV2 Media Group, said, “We are happy to introduce Korhatáros szerelem to the Hungarian market as TV2’s first weekly fictional series. all3media and our Hungarian partners IKO Production Company and ContentLab Factory are the guarantee that viewers will see high-quality entertainment. We believe that the story of Step Dave with Hungary’s most popular actors can attract a wide audience.”

Lucy Roberts, sales manager for EMEA North (formats) at all3media International, commented, “We’re committed to further expanding our scripted format activity globally and working with preeminent producers such as South Pacific Pictures to adapt their successful titles for international broadcast is an integral part of this strategy. Local broadcasters are looking for ideas that lend themselves to adaptation, [are] relevant to their audience and bring proven success from other markets. Step Dave strongly delivers on all these qualities and I’m delighted to see TV2, alongside the U.S. and CIS territories, introducing their own versions to new audiences.”

Kelly Martin, CEO at South Pacific Pictures, commented, “The premise of Step Dave is perfect for international viewers, offering lighthearted prime-time romantic comedy drama with universally relatable characters and contemporary storylines. I’m looking forward to working with these new production teams in bringing this fantastic comedy drama to life in brand-new territories.”