Co-written by Matafeo, Alice Snedden and Nic Sampson, the upcoming six-part third series of Starstruck will continue to tell the story of millennial Londoner Jessie (Matafeo) as she faces the consequences of being romantically entangled with the famous movie star Tom, played by Nikesh Patel (Four Weddings And A Funeral).           

The second series followed Jessie as she struggled with the reality of dating a famous actor after the traditional happy ending and the credits roll: the added scrutiny, long stints spent away from Tom as he worked abroad, and a former romantic interest re-entering the fray.  

The series also stars Emma Sidi as Jessie’s best friend Kate (Pls Like), Al Roberts (Stath Lets Flats) as Kate’s boyfriend Ian, and Minnie Driver (Will & Grace) as Tom’s agent Cath.

Speaking on the new series, Rose Matafeo said: “A third? Sure. Fine. I’m truly thrilled to bring this incredibly talented cast back for a third instalment, and equally excited to clamber into the director’s seat alongside my nice friend Alice Snedden, who I cannot seem to get rid of.”

Gregor Sharp, BBC Comedy Commissioning, added: “Starstruck is a blast of fresh comedy air, perfectly capturing the emotional mayhem of a new relationship with sharp wit, dry humour and a truthful eye - we can’t wait to see what Rose and the team have in store for Jessie and Tom in the new series."