Comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout has taken on a new role as the show's host. the strangest job in the worldthe eight-part comedy documentary series is now streaming on Prime Video.
The series, produced by Mannequin Pictures, follows Bezuidenhout as she adventures around the world discovering some of the most unusual professions, from pet detective in New York to rent-a-boyfriend in Tokyo.
talk to The CitizenBezuidenhout said the documentary series aims to change the way people think about certain jobs while keeping people glued to their screens.
“The people who do these jobs aren’t weirdos or weirdos, they’re just professionals like accountants, lawyers, teachers.
“But most of all, our goal is to entertain. We want our viewers to have fun, learn about our unique work, and laugh.”
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“The strangest job in the world”
While traveling the world was exciting for Bezuidenhout and his crew, he acknowledged that globe-trotting adventures come with their own unique challenges.
“The best part about filming was seeing the world. But shooting overseas is a different ball game than in South Africa. In a place like Germany, you can't just park your van anywhere and start filming. Also, there was a language barrier in Japan, which made things difficult.
“Everything takes time. You don't just pull out your camera and shoot,” Bezuidenhout said.
Of all the jobs he's had, he found the role of rental boyfriend particularly odd.
“I didn't even know that rental boyfriend jobs existed in Japan.I also thought the ghost hunting and dildo designs were pretty weird.
“But at the end of the day, a job is a job, and anything can be a job as long as you make money and it pays your bills.
“We live in a world where the sky is the limit. There is no need to follow traditional career paths anymore,” he said.
Schalk Bezuidenhout World Tour
Bezuidenhout is preparing for a world tour of his comedy show, which begins next year.
It looks like this December will be busy with shows, Schalk Bezuidenhout's Chrismis Bonanzalocated in Cape Town.
“I will be playing a live show in Cape Town in December and tickets are available on my website.Next year I will be touring the new show nationally and internationally.
“We are planning to return to Australia and New Zealand in March and April. We will share all details on our social media platforms and website,” he said.
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