CBS Eye Animation and Innersloth Collaborate to Bring Among Us to Animated Life
CBS Studios has given fans an exciting glimpse into the upcoming animated series inspired by the massively popular game Among Us. A first-look teaser image, shared across Among Us’ official social media platforms, provides a tantalizing preview of what’s to come in the animated adaptation. This collaboration between CBS Eye Animation Productions and Innersloth, the independent game studio behind Among Us, promises to bring the cosmic whodunit to a whole new dimension.
Under his CBS Studios deal, Owen Dennis is set to take on the role of creator and executive producer, steering the series to capture the essence of the beloved game. True to the game’s premise, the animated series will revolve around crew members navigating the challenges of identifying an alien shapeshifter in their midst, causing chaos aboard the spaceship.
Animation studio Titmouse, known for its work on popular shows like Big Mouth and Star Trek: Lower Decks, will be at the helm of bringing the Among Us series to life. The roster of executive producers includes Forest Willard, Marcus Bromander, and Carl Neisser from Innersloth, joined by Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Antonio Canobbio, and Ben Kalina from Titmouse. While the project is generating much excitement, no specific network or streaming platform has been officially tied to the series, with ongoing discussions likely shaping its future home.
The Among Us game, initially launched in 2018, saw an unprecedented surge in popularity in 2020, securing the top spot on Google Play in numerous countries. With nearly 500 million monthly active players in Q4 2020, Among Us became a global phenomenon, racking up billions of views on YouTube and Twitch. The game continued to evolve, introducing a virtual reality version in 2022 and a PlayStation version in 2023, solidifying its status as a cultural sensation. As the animated series takes shape, fans eagerly await the cosmic mysteries and suspenseful betrayals that await in the Among Us universe.