Samantha Bee is set to star in a new CBC comedy series titled “The Ambassador,” announced by the Canadian public broadcaster at its upfront presentations. Across reporting, the show is described as a scripted sitcom in which Bee plays Canada’s unorthodox ambassador to Bulgaria. The premise centers on an actor-turned, scrappy diplomat working out of Canada’s embassy in Bulgaria, using humor to navigate day-to-day political and cultural challenges in a foreign posting.
The series is framed as part of CBC’s broader slate of new programming announced alongside other projects from established television producers and creative teams. The Hollywood Reporter characterizes the concept as “The Ambassador” following Bee after her previous work on “Full Frontal.” Deadline similarly top-lines the casting and core role, naming Bee as the ambassador and outlining the Bulgaria embassy setting. No additional episode count, premiere date, or detailed production team information is included in the provided excerpts. Both outlets present the project as a comedy vehicle for Bee on CBC.
