Courtesy of NetflixFilm & TV / NewsFilm & TV / NewsTiger King’s Carole Baskin is set to host her own showBaskin and her husband will star, battling ‘the everyday evils facing big cats’ShareLink copied ✔️September 20, 2020September 20, 2020TextThom Waite When Tiger King first debuted on Netflix back in March, just as coronavirus lockdown was beginning for many viewers, it catapulted its stars to almost immediate fame. The problematic style icon Joe Exotic, for one, is set to be portrayed by Nicolas Cage in an upcoming drama series for Amazon (not to mention the underwear with his face plastered over the crotch). Exotic’s nemesis, Carole Baskin, has also cashed in on her fame and/or notoriety in the wake of the show: while she’s currently a contestant on Dancing With the Stars (performing to “Eye of the Tiger”, ofc), the big cat activist has also used her platform to boost protests against animal exploitation, including the use of lions and tigers as props in Cardi B’s “WAP” video. Now, Baskin is also set to join her current husband, Howard Baskin, in a new show developed by ITV America’s Thinkfactory Media, which will see them “work to expose, like never before, those who abuse and take advantage of various animals”. “This is a chance for us to use our new platform to battle the everyday evils facing big cats and so many other animals,” say the Baskins, in a statement shared by Variety. “This show will help us further our life’s mission,” they add, “while bringing important stories and information to ‘cool cats and kittens’ across the country.” Currently untitled, the show is still in the development phase, and will soon be pitched to broadcast and streaming platforms looking to capitalise on the Tiger King hype. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MORENorthern roles should go to northern actorsAmanda Seyfried: ‘Community is everything. Socialism is a beautiful idea’The rise of EsDeeKid in 5 tracks‘It’s been turned into something ugly’: Why fans are boycotting Scream 7You need to see Sirāt, an apocalyptic sci-fi about illegal desert raves GANNIGANNI is yearning for a dreamy summer – and so are we Dazed x MUBI Cinema Club’s next screening is Sound Of FallingRose Byrne on A$AP Rocky, Hackney and the ugly side of motherhoodAkinola Davies Jr on his BAFTA-winning debut, My Father’s ShadowThe Secret Agent: A must-see thriller about fighting fascism in BrazilDerry Girls creator unpacks her new show and female friendship‘Fucking Dazed’: Aidan Zamiri and Bertie Brandes on making The MomentEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy