The Peep Show remake in development at FX signals a fresh take inspired by the British classic
Disney-owned FX has ordered a pilot for a new take on the cult British comedy The Peep Show. The project is described as a remake, yet the adaptation aims for a distinctly American voice and point of view, with Jesse Eisenberg credited as the creative mind behind the concept for the reboot. Deadline is the source for these details.
Stephanie Robinson team will handle the writing and direction for the new Peep Show project, bringing experience from acclaimed series like Atlanta and What We Do in the Shadows. Deadline notes that this is not the first attempt to bring an American adaptation to screens; four efforts have surfaced since the show originally aired on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom from 2003 through 2015. The recent efforts, including the FX version, have not progressed to production in the years since their announcements.
Deadline specifies that the FX version will diverge from a direct remake. Instead, the series will draw inspiration from the original while introducing its own structure. The adaptation is set to feature two central characters, but the dynamic will be presented by different performers than the original duo. In the new approach, two comedians will headline the show, delivering a fresh dynamic while maintaining the show’s observational humor and social awkwardness.
The original Peep Show centered on the daily lives of two friends sharing a London apartment, noted for its distinctive filming approach. The program used subjective camera work to align the audience with the characters’ viewpoints and included voice-over narration to reveal internal thoughts, creating a unique comedic rhythm that became a hallmark of the series.
Meanwhile, broader industry reporting has touched on related reboot plans in other corners of the entertainment world, noting discussions about a reboot of another classic title. Reports indicate that the directors associated with a new Scream film would be in a position to oversee a refreshed Escape from New York project. These cross-industry updates illustrate a broader interest in revisiting established franchises with contemporary takes.