Banijay-backed CreAsia Studios unveils crime thriller and space reality show

BANGKOK: CreAsia Studios is stretching the boundaries of Asian entertainment—from the crime lab to outer space.

At the True Visions Now event in Bangkok, the Banijay Asia–EndemolShine India-backed studio unveiled two sharply contrasting yet equally ambitious projects, signalling its intent to push format innovation across scripted and unscripted television.

The first, My Chef In Crime, is an original crime thriller that fuses forensic science with food. Set against the backdrop of diverse Asian culinary cultures, the series explores how culinary science intersects with crime-solving, offering a fresh spin on the well-worn investigative genre. Backed by a strong cast, the show promises high suspense, originality and a distinctly regional flavour rarely seen in crime drama.

The second reveal went even bigger. Race to Space – Thailand is a reality series with a literal mission: to find and send the first Thai citizen into space. Designed as both entertainment and national milestone, the show will see Thai participants compete for the chance to become astronauts, turning space travel from distant aspiration into televised reality. The project is being developed in collaboration with the Space Exploration and Research Agency.

Both shows have been in development for some time, and the Bangkok event marked the first public unveiling of images and teasers, offering an early glimpse into their scale and ambition.

Deepak Dhar, founder and group ceo of Banijay Asia and EndemolShine India, described the moment as a milestone for CreAsia Studios, pointing to the breadth of storytelling, from grounded, science-led crime to aspirational, future-facing reality—as a reflection of where Asian content is headed.

From dissecting crimes through cuisine to launching dreams into orbit, CreAsia’s message is clear: safe bets are out, bold formats are in—and the ambition is only getting bigger.