The hugely popular online game “Among Us” is setting its sights on the world of animation…
Summary:
- “Among Us” animated series in development at CBS Studios, faithful to the game’s social deduction premise.
- Stellar voice cast, including Dan Stevens, Liv Hewson, and Kimiko Glenn, promises engaging characters.
- Collaboration between CBS Studios, Innersloth, and Titmouse hints at a promising adaptation of the popular online game.
An animated series based on the social deduction phenomenon is in development at CBS Studios, with a talented cast and crew assembling to bring the world of imposters and crewmates to life.
The series, created by Owen Dennis (“Infinity Train”), stays true to the game’s core concept. A group of crewmates must work together to complete tasks while also identifying and eliminating the Impostors – alien shapeshifters intent on causing havoc and eliminating everyone onboard.
The series boasts a stellar voice cast, with a mix of established and rising stars. Dan Stevens (“Downton Abbey”) joins the crew as the charming and knowledgeable Blue, the ship’s doctor. Liv Hewson (“Yellowjackets”) lends her voice to Black, the stoic and no-nonsense geologist. Rounding out the new additions is Kimiko Glenn (“Orange Is the New Black”), who brings her talents to Cyan, the somewhat eccentric gemologist with a focus on the ship’s “vibes.
These new additions join the previously announced cast members: Randall Park, Ashley Johnson, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Elijah Wood. With such a talented ensemble, the series promises to deliver engaging characters and bring the world of “Among Us” to life in a captivating way.
The series is a collaborative effort between CBS Studios’ animation arm, Eye Animation Productions, and Innersloth, the independent studio behind the “Among Us” game. Owen Dennis serves as creator and executive producer, with Innersloth’s Forest Willard, Marcus Bromander, and Carl Neisser joining him. Titmouse, a renowned animation studio, will handle the animation.
“Among Us” exploded onto the gaming scene in 2018 and has since amassed a dedicated following. With over 500 million monthly active users at its peak, the game continues to captivate audiences worldwide. The upcoming animated series offers a new way for fans to experience the thrills and intrigue of “Among Us” and potentially draw in a whole new audience.
While no network or streamer is currently attached to the project, the impressive cast and crew behind “Among Us” hint at a promising future for the animated series. With development well underway, fans can look forward to further updates on this exciting new adaptation.
