Deep Heat
- TV sitcom
- ITV2
- 2022
- 6 episodes (1 series)
A sports-based comedy by Max & Ivan. Also features Jahannah James, Richard Fleeshman, Paul Olima, Sharon Rooney, Max Olesker and more.
Press clippings
Deep Heat axed by ITV2, but Max & Ivan preparing big West End show
Wrestling sitcom Deep Heat has been cancelled by ITV but creators Max & Ivan are open to taking the comedy to another channel. Currently preparing their latest Edinburgh Fringe show, Life, Choices, the double act are also developing a "riotous" farce for London's West End with award-winning production company Wessex Grove.
British Comedy Guide, 12th June 2023Max Olesker: How I got fit to play a wrestler on TV
For 34-year-old Max Olesker, writing and starring in a sitcom brought about its own challenges - namely, maintaining a shredded physique during six weeks of filming. Here's how he got cut, losing over five kilos in the process, without going mad.
Max Olesker, Men's Health, 11th May 2022TV Review: Deep Heat, ITV2
A few years ago Stephen Merchant wrote the wrestling movie Fighting With My Family. New ITV2 sitcom Deep Heat homes in on the same world of grunting and groaning. And while you watch it you might laugh but you'll also do your fair bit of groaning.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th March 2022Deep Heat: Max & Ivan interview
Wrestling is in Max & Ivan's blood - and Deep Heat is an extension of their love for an art form which consumes much of their lives.
Alistair McGeorge, Metro, 28th March 2022Deep Heat review
The show's template is as established as it comes: bunch of misfits come together to achieve success despite all the odds, and who knows, maybe learn a little about themselves on the way. It's the sort of Hollywood cliché premise Max & Ivan might parody in their excellent live shows, but here fully embrace.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th March 2022Max & Ivan on their new wrestling comedy Deep Heat
Max Olesker and Ivan Gonzalez tell Dominic Maxwell the true story behind their new ITV2 series.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 23rd March 2022Max Olesker: I was Britain's youngest wrestling star
I was a bullied 14-year-old fantasy geek, until a wrestling school opened on my doorstep - and inspired my new TV sitcom Deep Heat.
Max Olesker, The Telegraph, 23rd March 2022Deep Heat wrestling sitcom coming to ITV2
Deep Heat, a sitcom focused on the world of wrestling, is coming to ITV2.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd February 2022Max & Ivan writing sport comedy for ITV2
Max & Ivan are making a sport-based comedy. The narrative sketch duo are writing six 30-minute episodes for ITV2.
British Comedy Guide, 26th May 2021