ABC to air controversial new comedy series 'White Fever' about an Asian woman obsessed with Caucasia

The ABC has begun filming a new comedy series about an Asian woman obsessed with Caucasian men.

'White Fever' is written by and stars comedian Ra Chapman, who plays Jane, a Korean-Australian adoptee with a penchant for white men.

Facing criticism from her friends over her 'white fever', Jane sets out on a transformative adventure leading to deeper self-understanding.

Chapman told TV Blackbox she was incredibly enthusiastic about the program.

'White Fever provides a roller-coaster ride that I hope will redefine how audiences perceive relationships, love, and even their own identities.' 

'White Fever' is written by and stars comedian Ra Chapman (pictured left), who plays Jane, a Korean-Australian adoptee with a penchant for white men

'White Fever' is written by and stars comedian Ra Chapman (pictured left), who plays Jane, a Korean-Australian adoptee with a penchant for white men

'I hope this fun and cheeky comedy not only makes you laugh but also makes you see yourself and the people you love, and lust after, in a totally new light,' she said. 

The ABC comedy will also star Roz Hammond, known for her work on Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell, and Greg Stone from the Jack Irish drama series.

Rounding out the cast is Chris Pang, who shot to international fame with his heartthrob role as Colin Khoo in 2018's smash hit movie, Crazy Rich Asians.

ABC's head of comedy Todd Abbott gushed over the forthcoming series, saying it wasn't an average rom-com.

'White Fever provides a roller-coaster ride that I hope will redefine how audiences perceive relationships, love, and even their own identities,' Chapman said

'White Fever provides a roller-coaster ride that I hope will redefine how audiences perceive relationships, love, and even their own identities,' Chapman said

'It's brilliantly funny, and dives deep into a one-of-a-kind narrative, offering so much more than your standard romantic comedy,' he said. 

The show is currently filming on location in Melbourne and will be broadcast on ABC TV and its streaming application ABC iview in 2024. 

The program is a collaboration between Chapman and Katherine Fry, featuring scripts by a writing team including Michele Lee, Harvey Zielinski, and Clare Atkins. 

Aidee Walker will be directing the series. 

The show is currently filming on location in Melbourne and will be broadcast on ABC TV and its streaming application ABC iview in 2024

The show is currently filming on location in Melbourne and will be broadcast on ABC TV and its streaming application ABC iview in 2024

Chapman has previously spoken out about what she believes is a lack of diversity in Australian film, television, and arts scene.

In 2019, she told Liminal Magazine that change needs to happen to rectify imbalances in the industry.

'In this day and age, the percentage of people who are white, able-bodied, cisgendered straight men are in the minority,' she said. 

'Real change needs to come from the attitudes and behaviours of professionals in the industry: from writers, producers and directors, to casting agents, costumes designers, hair and makeup artists. The list goes on,' she continued.

'But changing attitudes and deep-seated bigotry in people is a massive undertaking; it does not happen overnight and may never happen for some people.'

In 2019, Chapman said that change needs to happen to rectify imbalances in the industry. 'In this day and age, the percentage of people who are white, able-bodied, cisgendered straight men are in the minority,' she said

In 2019, Chapman said that change needs to happen to rectify imbalances in the industry. 'In this day and age, the percentage of people who are white, able-bodied, cisgendered straight men are in the minority,' she said

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