DR, Banijay looks for roleplay romance with Nordisk Film TV’s Date Knight

Date Knight sees singles roleplay as knights, elves, witches and warriors

Danish public broadcaster DR has commissioned a dating reality format from the Banijay stable involving roleplay called Date Knight.

Produced by Banijay Nordic-owned Nordisk Film TV for the Danish pubcaster, the format will join Banijay Entertainment’s new IP heading to Mipcom next month.

Date Knight invites singles to step into a world of roleplay. Reimagined as knights, elves, witches and warriors, the singles first meet and date entirely in character, leaving the rules of modern dating behind.

Guided by DR P3 radio host Jannik Schouw and couples therapist and anthropologist Julie Houe, the couples gradually let go of their personas revealing their true selves. But when the costumes come off, will the romance survive beyond the castle walls?

James Townley, chief content officer, development at Banijay Entertainment, said: “With Date Knight, Nordisk Film TV has transformed the powerful cultural trend of romantasy into a highly original dating format. Using roleplay as a gateway to genuine human connection, this visually ambitious, emotionally engaging new series is set to bring a touch of romance to the Croisette.”

Banijay Entertainment’s Mipcom slate also includes 100 Knives, Last One Standing and Million Dollar Idea, as well as upcoming streamer titles Beat Luke Littler, Netflix Will You Marry Me?, Simon Says, The Mob and Monopoly.