Produced by Create Anything, the groundbreaking series fuses creator IP, high-end broadcast storytelling, and a world-first technical camera workflow in partnership with Blackmagic Design.

GLASGOW / LONDON — In a game-changing move for the international television and digital creator landscape, award-winning actor, comedian, and global digital icon Ephraim Lisk (over 3 billion views, 3M+ followers) has officially signed an exclusive deal with BAFTA-nominated director Stewart Kyasimire (Four Kings, Black & Scottish) and his Banijay UK-backed indie production company, Create Anything, to produce the flagship scripted series, Dr Abu: The Legacy.

Marking a monumental shift from short-form internet culture to mainstream premium television, the project officially establishes Lisk as a formidable leading man capable of mastering high-concept narrative comedy and dramatic storytelling

A Cinematic & Technological First

Dr Abu: The Legacy breaks unprecedented ground by introducing a revolutionary technical workflow developed by Kyasimire in direct partnership with Blackmagic Design. In a feat never before executed at this level of television production, Lisk plays dual leading roles opposite himself in the exact same frame—seamlessly morphing between the hyper-confident, 17-degree-holding African father, Dr. Abu, and his grounded, 17-year-old son—achieved through cutting-edge real-time aging techniques, Blackmagic RAW color technology, and DaVinci Resolve Neural Engine workflows.

Set against the apocalyptic narrative engine of a total global internet blackout, the series physically rips digital creators out of their smartphone feeds and forces them into an analogue world where legacy rules—and where Dr. Abu’s mysterious past comes back to haunt him.

“This isn’t just an adaptation of internet skits; this is the future of broadcast television,” said Series Director and Executive Producer Stewart Kyasimire. “Ephraim is a generational talent. What we are doing with Blackmagic Design on Dr Abu: The Legacy pushes the visual and technical boundaries of what indie studios can achieve. We are creating cinema-grade multi-character storytelling that will shatter expectations.”

“Partnering with Stewart and Create Anything is the moment we take this world to the absolute top tier,” added Ephraim Lisk. “Dr. Abu has grown into a global phenomenon, but playing both the father and the son side-by-side in a fully realized, cinematic TV series allows me to show my full range as an actor. We are stepping out of the phone screen and onto the world stage.”

Industry Impact & What to Expect

The announcement follows Create Anything’s strategic two-year development pact with Banijay UK, solidifying the indie's reputation as the premier home for culturally rich, visually ambitious UK storytelling.

The series teaser—launching officially this Sunday—gives audiences their first look at the high-stakes narrative, featuring the cinematic dual-performance of Lisk, sharp administrative comedy, and a jaw-dropping cliffhanger introducing Dr. Abu's long-awaited arch-nemesis, Dr. Waffo.

Dr Abu: The Legacy stands as a defining blueprint for the creator economy, proving that digital-native intellectual property, when paired with elite directorial vision and pioneering cinema tech, yields world-class, mainstream television.

About Ephraim Lisk

Ephraim Lisk is a British actor, comedian, international speaker, and entrepreneur. Transitioning from professional athletics into the entertainment industry, Lisk has built a global audience of over 3 million followers and generated over 3.1 billion views across platforms. Best known for creating and starring as the cultural comedy figure Dr. Abu, Lisk is recognised as one of the UK’s most versatile multi-role comedy actors.

About Stewart Kyasimire & Create Anything

Stewart Kyasimire is a BAFTA-nominated filmmaker, executive producer, director, and cinematographer. As the founder of Glasgow-based production company Create Anything, Kyasimire has directed critically acclaimed projects including Amazon Prime’s Four Kings, BBC’s Black & Scottish, and The Wedding. Create Anything is currently in a major development deal with Banijay UK.

Media & Press Contact

Create Anything PR / Management

Email:press@createanything.co.uk | info@drabuofficial.com

Website:www.createanything.co.uk