CBS has signed a first-look production pact with Berlin-based Syrreal, which makes Netflix series, and the Hasselhoff series is the first project under the partnership. Created by Syrreal CEO Christian Alvart, the show is titledIt follows The Hoff as he lands a lead role in a German stage show, which plunges him into the center of an international conspiracy of former cold war assassins, while around him the fabric of reality seems to break down.
Series producers are Sigi Kamml, Alvart, and Timm Oberwelland, while Hasselhoff executive produces. CBS Studios has remake and other rights to the series, while ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group will handle sales outside of German-speaking territories.was incredibly successful for both me and RTL. Returning now 30 years later to do a cutting-edge series and working with RTL again is a dream come true. The series is funny, deadly, creative and informative…..simply exciting.