Channel 4 confirms series two of apocalyptic comedy ‘Everyone Else Burns'

24 August 2023

PRAYERS ARE ANSWERED AS THE GOD-FEARING LEWIS FAMILY INCLUDING SIMON BIRD, KATE O’FLYNN, AMY JAMES-KELLY & HARRY CONNOR RETURN

Following a highly successful first outing – and the survival of eternal hell fire - the Lewis family are returning to Channel 4 for a second series in Everyone Else Burns, which will bring our favourite god-fearing Mancunians back for an inferno of family strife, marital chaos and righteous revolution.

Produced by Jax Media UK (part of Imagine Entertainment) and Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group, the second series will follow Rachel’s (Amy James-Kelly) search for a new direction, a rebellion that could radically alter the entire congregation and the return of a figure from the past who could shape the family’s future. 

Jaded by the collapse of her university dreams (and 40 miserable days of ‘penance’), Rachel’s journey to independence will face new obstacles as old family secrets come to light. Meanwhile, Fiona’s (Kate O’Flynn) world will be turned on its head when she’s brought face-to-face with someone from her past that she’s desperate to forget. Aaron (Harry Connor) will unleash his inner Moses against the ‘snake’ at the top of the Chapter in a revolutionary bid to drag The Order into the present day. Finally, David (Simon Bird), disastrously, will decide to be a ‘good Dad’. He’ll also have to deal with an unprecedented new experience: a woman who’s earnestly interested in him.

Can David & Fiona reignite the spark in their marriage? Can a 13-year-old stage an actual coup? And can Rachel preserve her independence when she is pulled into ‘marriage courtship’ and pushed to choose a future husband?

Laura Riseam, Channel 4 Commissioning Editor said: “I’m elated that the Lewis family have (so far) survived eternal damnation for long enough in order to deliver another series of the excellent Everyone Else Burns for Channel 4 viewers. I’m very grateful to the brilliant minds of Oli and Dillon and the whole team at Jax Media and Universal International Studios and we can’t wait to see what’s in store when series two hits our screens.”

Beatrice Springborn, President of Universal International Studios, says: “Everyone Else Burns is a divine comedy full of heart and wit that proves even in chaos, we can all find comedic salvation. With our partners at Jax Media and Channel 4, we can’t wait for audiences to fall in love again with the world Dillon and Oliver have so brilliantly created.”

Molly Seymour, Executive Producer for Jax Media, says: “Jax UK couldn’t be more excited to spread the word about the return of the Lewis family and their admirable attempts at being good people when everyday life continues to tempt them. Dillon and Oliver skilfully continue to build a unique world full of hilarious characters. Viewers are in for such a treat. Partnering with the teams at Universal International Studios and Channel 4 for a second time is just as thrilling as the first.”

Everyone Else Burns is written by Dillon Mapletoft and Oliver Taylor and co-produced by Jax Media (part of Imagine Entertainment) and Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group. Executive producers include Brooke Posch, Tony Hernandez and Jax Media’s Molly Seymour as well as Dillon Mapletoft and Oliver Taylor.

Everyone Else Burns was commissioned for Channel 4 by Head of Comedy, Charlie Perkins and Commissioning Editor, Laura Riseam.

Filming will take place next year and transmission details will follow in due course.

Critical praise for Series 1 of Everyone Else Burns:

Evening Standard **** “who knew eternal damnation could be this fun?”
Guardian **** “a comedy to become religiously devoted to”

Telegraph **** “your prayers for a new bingeworthy British sitcom have been answered”

The i **** “funny as hell”
The Times **** “a warm, witty send-up of religion’s hypocrisies”

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PRESS CONTACT:

Harriet Wilson, Publicity Lead, Channel 4 Drama, Comedy & Acquisitions

hwilson@channel4.co.uk

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ABOUT UNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL STUDIOS

Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group, partners with storytellers from around the globe to create bold and distinctive shows with universal resonance. Based in London and led by President Beatrice Springborn, the business' in-house production companies include: Carnival Films ("The Day of the Jackal," "Downton Abbey," "Belgravia," "The Last Kingdom"), Monkey ("Made in Chelsea," "That’s My Jam" with Mo Gilligan, "The Real Housewives of Cheshire"), Matchbox Pictures ("Bad Behaviour," "Clickbait," "Things I Know To Be True"), Working Title Television ("We Are Lady Parts," "Everything I Know About Love," "The Luminaries") and Heyday Television ("Apples Never Fall," "The Capture," "Clickbait"). UIS also backs Tony Ayres Productions ("Clickbait," "Fires") and owns an equity stake in Lark Productions ("Fortunate Son"). Additionally, UIS houses a scripted unit that develops and produces original series such as "Hanna," "Everyone Else Burns" and BAFTA Award winner "Dodger," as well as NBCUniversal Formats, the international sales division that brings content to the global market, including "Top Chef," "Hollywood Game Night," "Saturday Night Live," "The Real Housewives," "That’s My Jam," "The Good Place," "Superstore" and more. 

ABOUT JAX MEDIA

Founded in 2011, Jax Media is a television and film production juggernaut with offices in New York, Los Angeles, and London. Jax Media has created a production model that enables talent to fully realize their creative visions, and the results have been answered with awards and critical acclaim. As a company, they provide comprehensive production services from development through post, with a highly experienced in-house production team that expertly implements the unique Jax model that has proven itself time and time again as a success for studios, networks, and creatives alike.

Jax Media is the production company behind a number of beloved projects, including the smash hit Emily in Paris, the Emmy-winning Russian Doll, both for Netflix, as well as the Emmy-nominated A Black Lady Sketch Show (HBO), cult hits Search Party (HBO Max) and Broad City (Comedy Central), Searchlight Pictures/Hulu feature Fire Island, which has been nominated for a 2023 Emmy in the Outstanding Television Movie category, and late-night shows Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (TBS) and Desus & Mero (Showtime). Jax Media recently finished production on the Disney feature The Slumber Party and is gearing up for new seasons of UnCoupled (Netflix), My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman (Netflix), and Animal Control (Fox). Jax Media remains regularly involved in the tapings of live stand-up comedy. Over the years, Jax has produced specials with some of the biggest names in comedy, including Chris Rock, Amy Schumer, John Mulaney, Ray Romano, Mike Birbiglia, Bert Kreischer, and Sarah Silverman.

Jax Media has received 102 Primetime Emmy nominations and 13 wins.