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Maddie Phillips Joins Crave’s Summer Camp Comedy, MEATBALLS
– MEATBALLS is produced by Blink49 Studios and Incendo, in partnership with Crave –
TORONTO, ON (September 2, 2026) – Crave announced today that Maddie Phillips (GEN V) is set to star opposite previously announced series lead Robbie G.K. (HEATED RIVALRY) in MEATBALLS, a raunchy, irreverent reimagining of the beloved 1979 Canadian comedy classic. Now in production in the Montréal area through October, the Crave Original puts a fresh, contemporary spin on the iconic comedy — with a new generation of counselors, campers, and plenty of bad decisions. The eight-episode, half-hour series is slated to premiere in 2027.
Phillips stars as Skipper, the head camp counselor and a modern take on the iconic character made famous by Bill Murray in the original film. She joins Robbie G.K., who stars as Dale, alongside newly announced supporting cast Mollie Guest (GANGNAM PROJECT), Jordan Kronis (CHUCKY), Molly Lewis (SURREALESTATE), Krista Nazaire (THE HARDY BOYS), Markus McNamara (Little Big Shot), and Lachlan Quarmby (HOPE VALLEY: 1874).
MEATBALLS is a coming-of-age-way-too-late story, that’s equal parts sweet and sexy. The series is set in a failing summer camp that, with a little hard work and a lot of good vibes, still has the potential to be the best place on earth for 200 lucky kids. Or, more importantly, for the counsellors who call it their home away from home, it’s the best place to pitch a tent.
MEATBALLS is produced by Blink49 Studios and Incendo, in partnership with Bell Media’s Crave, with the participation of the Canada Media Fund (CMF), and the Bell Fund. Showrunners and Executive Producers are Jeff Detsky (THE BEAVERTON) and Wendy Litner (MY DEAD MOM). Michael Dowse (THE STICKY) and Aleysa Young (BARONESS VON SKETCH SHOW) are on board to direct, with Dowse also serving as an Executive Producer. Executive Producers are Graham Ludlow and Kaleigh Kavanagh for Incendo, and Virginia Rankin; Tashi Bieler serves as Producer for Blink49 Studios, with creative team Pancho Mansfield, Carolyn Newman, and Andrew Nissen.
For Bell Media: Rachel Goldstein-Couto is Head of Development, Original Programming; Adam Feigen is Development Executive; Melissa Williamson is Senior Production Executive; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production; Brian Blazik is Head of Bell Media Sales, Sphere Abacus; Li Yeh is Director, Strategic Planning, Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; and Justin Stockman is Vice President, Global Content.
The series is distributed internationally by Sphere Abacus, a Bell Media company.
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Crave is the largest Canadian-owned streamer delivering an unparalleled content offering with a globally renowned slate of premium original series, HBO and Max Originals, STARZ, Hollywood hit movies, and iconic series including FRIENDS, THE OFFICE, and more. Crave is available directly to Canadians at Crave.ca, via iOS and Android, and other platforms such as Amazon Fire TV, Prime Video Subscriptions, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense, LG Smart TVs, PlayStation, Roku, Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox One and participating TV service providers. Crave is from Bell Media, Canada’s leading media and entertainment company. Visit our website at Crave.ca.
About Blink49 Studios
Blink49 Studios is a next-generation independent studio that develops, produces and finances premium entertainment IP across scripted and unscripted programming, brand-funded entertainment, creator-led content and short-form vertical storytelling. Headquartered in Toronto with offices in Los Angeles, Vancouver and New York, Blink49 is backed by strategic partners Fifth Season and Bell Media.
Beyond its scripted and unscripted content units, Blink49 has built one integrated ecosystem connecting creators, brands, audiences and platforms through its studio ventures initiative, which includes Creator Studios, developing creator-led IP across scripted, unscripted and digital platforms; Brand Studio, its brand-funded entertainment division; and its Vertical division, dedicated to short-form serialized storytelling.
Through strategic investments, acquisitions and partnerships, including Front Street Pictures, Pier21 Films, Stapleview and Lighthearted Entertainment, Blink49 has built an integrated North American production platform that develops, produces and monetizes premium entertainment for leading broadcasters, streamers, brands and global partners.
About Incendo
Incendo is a Canadian company specializing in the development, production, and distribution of original series and films for the international market. Based in Montreal, and with offices in Toronto, Incendo produces compelling English language content in Quebec and across the globe.
With an exceptional multi-genre slate, expanding strategic partnerships in the U.S., and unique format pipeline, Incendo’s experienced team combines market agility with strong industry relationships to offer a diverse and expanding catalog across all distribution windows and platforms. Incendo’s most recent productions include original films Guess Who, The Amityville Curse, The Christmas Checklist, the recently released Jingle Bell Love, Merry Little Mystery, and Jingle Bell Wedding for The Roku Channel, the limited series Clean Sweep, and Versailles, an international co-production. For more information, please visit www.incendo.ca.
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