OUTtv, the leading LGBTQ+ television and streaming service, has commissioned its first South African original series, following its launch on Openview’s Ultraview service earlier this year in the territory. The brand-new unscripted series The G-list, produced by The Red Pill Productions is set to start production this month.

The A-List is so yesterday, bitch! Set against the backdrop of Johannesburg, The G-list is a reality show that follows three of Joburg’s queer ‘Uber Influencers’ – media personality, actor, presenter, model, podcaster and entrepreneur Kyle Clarke, charismatic radio host, passionate LGBTQIA activist and DJ Lula Odiba, and Mthaux, an unfiltered, magnetic and non-binary force in the world of broadcast entertainment – as they make their way through the city’s dynamic social scene, exploring topics such as identity, love, friendship, fame, community and success, all whilst navigating healthy doses of politics, intrigue and drama. In the city known as eGoli – all that glitters is certainly not gold! The series features Y, the country’s largest youth radio & lifestyle entertainment brand, as a key production partner – offering viewers an unprecedented and unfiltered glimpse into what and, more importantly, who makes Joburg tick.

The series is set to release on OUTtv’s broadcast and streaming services worldwide and on Openview’s Ultraview service in Fall 2023.

Philip Webb, COO of OUTtv, said: “South Africa is an emerging market for us and also home to an incredibly rich, dynamic and culturally vibrant queer community which we are excited to be showcasing through “The G-List”. As the leading LGBTQ+ television and streaming service we want to be a home for stories from across the world which are by us and for us – and we can’t wait to see Joburg through the eyes of movers and shakers Kyle, Lula, and Mthaux.”

Dale Jacobs, Production Lead for The Red Pill Productions, “We are deeply honoured and incredibly excited to partner with OUTtv on this project. Together, we will challenge preconceived notions, celebrate diversity, and uplift the power of self-expression, creating a global platform for amplifying LGBTQ+ voices in South Africa. We also get a chance to share with the world the raw beauty and energy of Johannesburg.”