Rainn Wilson is lending his voice to Settling, a rom-com series out of New Zealand.
Wilson, best known for playing Dwight Schrute in the U.S. version of The Office, provides the voiceover for the series. The show is for Sky New Zealand’s free TV net Three and its streaming counterpart ThreeNow.
Settling is billed as a contemporary relationship series that is both comedy and drama. It follows two disillusioned 30-somethings, played by Hannah Marshall and Pax Assadi. They carry out a pact they made as teenagers – a platonic marriage – in order to satisfy family and society’s expectations.
The series was written by Marshall and Assadi. It is produced by South Pacific Pictures, which was part of All3Media and, following its merger with Banijay, is now part of the Banijay business.
All3Media International has the international rights to the series and will bring it to the international market. The branding of the All3Media and Banijay distribution businesses post-merger has yet to be resolved. As of now, the All3Media International banner still exists..
“Settling is a fun homage to everyone’s favorite rom-com, relatable regardless of where you are from in the world, elevated with a great dose of unique Kiwi humor,” said Kelly Martin, Chief Executive SPP. “We are delighted with the show, and think audiences are going to love it too.”
“This is a delightful comedy with a real twist, brought to life by an exceptionally talented cast and crew,” added Sky’s Commissioning Editor Tina McLaren. “The series is a fantastic addition to our growing portfolio of local stories and a testament to the skill and creativity of Hannah and Pax, whose distinctive storytelling captures the heart, humor and authenticity of New Zealand life.”
