While Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is desperately hoping the European Union will accept his country, British TV’s already welcoming him with open arms by buying his sitcom … about becoming prez.
Zelensky’s comedy, “Servant of the People,” is going to be airing on the UK’s Channel 4, which purchased the series … clearly seizing on the Ukrainian leader’s worldwide popularity as he stands up to Vladimir Putin‘s Russian forces.
Channel 4’s not wasting any time either — ‘Servant’ will reportedly start airing this Sunday night.
The show, which ran for 3 seasons in Ukraine, is about an everyday guy who’s elected president and grows into his role as a beloved and heroic leader. Think “Veep” … minus the heroism.
I can’t wrap my mind around the existence of this clip. pic.twitter.com/1XvBYWlMxg
— Vera Bergengruen (@VeraMBergen) March 2, 2022
@VeraMBergen
One scene from the show’s already gone viral because it’s kinda spot on with real-world events. It shows Zelensky getting a call from German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who informs him he’s been accepted into the EU. The prez starts celebrating — even drops an f-bomb — but then Merkel says she dialed the wrong number.
Good stuff, but the actual President Zelensky, and his citizens, are hoping for a real call now … and the EU’s military support to fend off Russia.