Following its Italian deal with Endemol, Global Agency’s music-driven relationship competition The Greatest Duo has secured its second international sale, with BriskPace Unlimited set to produce the German adaptation.
Global Agency has secured the second international deal for The Greatest Duo, selling the format to Munich-based BriskPace Unlimited, the unscripted and new-formats label of BriskPace Studios. The agreement comes just one week after Endemol acquired the format’s rights for Italy and follows its international launch at MIPCOM in Cannes.
BriskPace Unlimited will develop and produce the German adaptation as a prime-time television series, working with producer Sebastian Wimmer. Known for his work on international versions of Love Island, Dancing with the Stars and Idols, Wimmer will help bring the format to German audiences through a 360-degree, multi-platform strategy designed to extend the experience beyond the television screen.
A Music Competition Built Around Unexpected Connections
Positioned as the world’s first relationship competition told through music, The Greatest Duo explores what happens when singers are challenged to prove that they truly belong together. The 12-episode prime-time format combines musical performances with emotional reunions, individual scoring, rising stages and decisive partner choices.
Rather than focusing solely on individual vocal talent, the competition places chemistry and compatibility at its centre. Duos must navigate changing partnerships and prove that their connection can take them all the way to becoming the next legendary musical pairing.
Izzet Pinto, Founder and CEO of Global Agency, said: “Al Munteanu and BriskPace know exactly what German audiences want, and with Sebastian alongside them The Greatest Duo could not be in better hands. The most memorable duets are not always created by the two strongest solo singers; sometimes the magic comes from an unexpected connection. That is the heart of the show, and Germany, home to the biggest music competitions and relationship shows alike, is the perfect second international market for it. I look forward to seeing the German version soonest.”
BriskPace Unlimited Makes Its First Move into Unscripted
The German adaptation marks the first unscripted format for BriskPace Unlimited, launched in 2025 by Al Munteanu, Founder of BriskPace Studios and German distributor SquareOne Entertainment. The deal follows the label’s recent presentation of its first original series, The Light and Hard Times of Lucky Briscoe, at MIA in Rome.
Al Munteanu, Founder and CEO of BriskPace Studios, said: “We are thrilled to bring The Greatest Duo to German speaking territories. It asks a simple question, do two singers truly belong together, and lets the audience watch the answer unfold. I have spent thirty years learning what German audiences turn up for, and this is a show they will take to their hearts. Izzet and the Global Agency team have built something truly special and heartwarming, that is bound to be a massive hit. My heart is already melting.”
Munteanu also highlighted the label’s plans to build a multi-platform ecosystem around the format, rather than limiting its reach to the broadcast itself. He added: “This is exactly what Unlimited is for. We will make the big shiny floor show, and we take a 360-degree view and will invite audiences to experience the drama, the music and the beef on all platforms. We cannot wait to get started.”
With Germany becoming its second international market, The Greatest Duo is beginning to build momentum following its MIPCOM debut, bringing its blend of musical competition and relationship-driven storytelling to a wider international audience.
