ITVX has commissioned G'wed, a new comedy about teenagers in Liverpool.

Described as "an uplifting, heart-warming and hilarious portrayal of teenagers today and how they view the world", the series will be set in Liverpool and filmed entirely on location, featuring "an exciting cast of fresh, young local talent".

The six-part series will be filmed this summer and released on ITVX, ITV's new streaming service, in 2024.

Danny Kenny, writer and Liverpool native, says: "Being from a working-class background I'm fascinated by how your upbringing can shape you, so it's really important to me that the show challenges stereotypes, I want each character to constantly surprise, reflecting a more genuine and well-rounded take on the people of Liverpool."

A teaser video has been published to introduce the world and explain the title:

The series will delve into the working class culture of "surviving with a sense of humour". The distinctive voice of Liverpool and the lived experience of the kids from the city will be at its heart, tackling big issues like grief, sex, diversity and class differences with a wicked sense of humour.

From Reece, the anti-hero at the heart of the show, a superficially misbehaving, potty-mouthed lad, who constantly surprises, whether that be quoting Mother Teresa, his knowledge of the work of John Steinbeck or his incredibly mature take on grief, to Aimee - ferociously determined, go-getting and emotionally mature - G'wed will showcase a part of the country, and a bunch of characters, that you rarely see on TV.

ITV's Head of Comedy, Nana Hughes says: "G'wed sees an extremely exciting group of new talent hit our screens, most of whom will be seen for the first time. Danny captures youthful working class banter perfectly."

Mario Stylianides, executive producer and founder of production company Golden Path Productions adds: "Danny's brilliant scripts gave us the tools to start the search to find the very best new acting talent in Liverpool. Guided by casting director Harry Gilbert, we undertook a long and thorough casting process and we uncovered some amazing new actors. We are so excited to start filming with them in the summer and can't wait to show them off to the world."