Universal TV Hosts Wild Cards Event And Brunch
Universal TV welcomed guests at an exclusive preview screening event to celebrate brand-new series, Wild Cards
- The glamourous event took place in Johannesburg on 22 August and was hosted by actor and presenter, Leandie du Randt.
- Other high-profile guests in attendance included Adre Miller, Buntu Petse, Danny Painter, Margo Fargo, Melanie Ramjee and Tansey Coetzee among others.
- Guests enjoyed a preview screening of the opening episode of Wild Cards, starring Vanessa Morgan from Riverdale, in advance of its territory premiere.
Johannesburg – 27 August, 2024: Last week, an exclusive private screening and brunch event, hosted by Universal TV, took place at Melrose Arch in Johannesburg. Guests got to preview the opening episode of the new ten-part series, Wild Cards, which will air on Universal TV every Tuesday from 3 September until 29 October 2024.
In the comedy-drama series, Wild Cards, demoted detective Cole Ellis (Giacomo Gianniotti) and scammer Max Mitchell (Vanessa Morgan from Riverdale) need to solve a crime. If they can work together, Ellis may become a detective again, and Max will stay out of jail.
Actress, presenter, author, and entrepreneur Leandie du Randt performed the role of MC, as she entertained guests with her energetic and personable demeanour. An array of other well-known names also attended the event, including content creators: Adre Muller, actress Buntu Petse, radio presenter Danny Painter, former Mrs SA Jo Judnick-Wilson, Marcelle Gordon, Margo Fargo, Mel Ramjee, and former Miss SA Tansey Coetzee.
The venue was decked out with playful brand activations, experiences, and photo opportunities that drew inspiration from Wild Cards. Guests rose to the occasion with the “red with a touch of sass” dress code and were served a show-inspired welcome drink on arrival, before being seated for the exclusive preview screening.
Leandie du Randt introduced the screening by showcasing promo reels and trailers, remarking on how Universal TV’s upcoming programming slate for September is: “enthralling, exciting, and totally worth staying home for!” Following this, guests took to their seats for a brunch where they were invited to participate in some problem-solving and detective games, with unique prizes provided by the channel and DStv Rewards. The morning kicked off with guests receiving gift bags filled with promotional items.
Wild Cards forms part of Universal TV’s September multi-show programming stunt, spotlighting an exciting lineup of new shows and seasons coming to Africa. This includes: NCIS: Sydney (Season 1), Chicago Med (Season 7), S.W.A.T. (Season 6), as well as some continuing titles: Tribal (Season 2), Chicago P.D. (Season 10), S.W.A.T. (Season 5), and Magnum P.I. (Season 3).
Viewers can tune into Universal TV on DStv Channel 117 across Africa.
