INTERMEDIATE: Canada’s Bell Media has struck an original and development deal with comedy stars Crave The office is movingsold at the same time to Sky in the UK.
The deal with Jermaine “Jae” Richards, Trevaunn “Trey” Richards and executive producer Julian Lloyd’s Random Order Studios will see them team up to work on “world-based, culture-driven storytelling.” Bell’s Distribution House, Sphere Abacus, will first look at the world rights.
The Richards brothers play in the in The office is movingbased on their personal experience working in their father’s moving company.
Sphere Abacus has already bought the show, produced by Counterfeit Pictures, and we can reveal that the UK-based distribution business has sold Seasons 1-3 to Sky in the UK. The same British consumer entered Crave’s biggest show, Hot Competitionby the end of 2025.
For Bell, the deal follows similar deals with the likes of Point Gray Pictures, Lionsgate, Pageboy Productions and Tom Green Productions Canada Inc.
The Toronto-based Richards brothers are internet stand-up comedians, amassing millions of lifetime views on their YouTube channels. They are close to stars like Kevin Hart and Drake, who has appeared in their photos and even took one of his songs “Mabida Riddim,” and appeared in an episode of. The office is moving. These two also host Random Ordera weekly podcast signed to Headgum that offers their humorous commentary on pop culture topics.
Among their projects with Random Order Studios are the other Crave series, Judge Tycowhat happened in the courtroom where Toronto’s top Tyco can represent the minor cases of the most incompetent youth.
The company currently works on scripted and unofficial series, branded content, and “athlete-driven storytelling and culture.” Several projects are being developed together with cultural production partners and global brands, “focusing on combining Internet culture, sports and television.”
“Random Order Studios brings a bold, unique voice and sharp intelligence to Bell Media’s world-class content portfolio,” said Justin Stockman, VP of Content Development & Programming, Bell Media. “Our partnership with Jermaine and Trevaunn underscores our commitment to expanding our legacy of digital and premium content – delivering authentic, global storytelling that connects with audiences everywhere.”
Jermaine Richards said Random Order “always built on the real world, in our community, in our experiences, and in the people who have supported us from the beginning,” adding: “This collaboration is a continuation of that, on a different level. It allows us to stay true to who we are while opening the door to tell great stories and reach audiences around the world.”
“We understand what the audience connects with because we’ve been building with them for a long time,” added Trevaunn Richards. “Now it’s about taking that same concept and applying it to bigger ideas, bigger formats, and a global stage. We’re going into this with a bang, and we plan to make the most of it.”
Lloyd called the deal “a milestone, but also a momentum one,” noting how the company was built outside of the traditional manufacturing ecosystem with the likes of A podcast of random order. “This partnership proves that creator-led studios can grow into long form without losing what made them famous. We’re community first – now we’re building at scale.”
Jermaine and Trevaunn Richards are repped by Odd Projects and Hansen, Jacobson Teller.
