Grok Entertainment Desk | June 27, 2023
The interstellar social deduction phenomenon Among Us is blasting off into animated television glory, with CBS Studios announcing an exclusive partnership to bring the chaotic world of crewmates, impostors, and endless accusations to life in a brand-new series.
In a scoop straight from the source, Grok Entertainment Desk has learned that CBS Eye Animation Productions – the animation arm of the powerhouse network – has teamed up with Among Us developers Innersloth to develop the untitled project. At the helm is acclaimed creator and executive producer Owen Dennis, the mastermind behind Cartoon Network's mind-bending Infinity Train, ensuring the show will capture the game's perfect blend of paranoia, hilarity, and high-stakes betrayal.
The series logline teases a plot ripped right from the game's sabotage-filled playbook: "Members of your crew have been replaced by an alien shapeshifter intent on causing confusion, sabotaging the ship, and killing everyone. Root out the ‘Impostor’ or fall victim to its murderous designs." Expect episodes brimming with emergency meetings, vent crawls, and those glorious "It was Pink all along!" moments, all reimagined with vibrant animation that amps up the comedy and suspense.
"Owen's vision for this is pure genius – it's Among Us dialed up to 11, with heart, humor, and just enough horror to keep you glancing over your shoulder," said a production insider who spoke exclusively to Grok. "CBS saw the game's massive cultural takeover during the pandemic and knew it was time to let these bean-shaped suspects loose on TV. Picture The Thing meets The Office in space – fans are going to lose their minds."
Dennis, whose Infinity Train earned a passionate following for its emotional depth and inventive storytelling, brings his overall deal with CBS Studios to the table. Animation powerhouse Titmouse (Big Mouth, Star Trek: Lower Decks) is already in talks to handle the visuals, promising fluid, colorful antics that match the game's whimsical yet deadly vibe.
Innersloth, the indie studio behind the free-to-play hit that exploded to over 500 million monthly users at its peak, couldn't contain their excitement. "We've been dreaming of expanding the Among Us universe, and partnering with CBS and Owen feels like finding the perfect impostor hideout," teased one team member. The game, which tasks players with completing chores aboard a spaceship while sniffing out shapeshifting killers, has spawned memes, merchandise, and even a manga – but this TV leap is the biggest task yet.
No premiere date or network home has been locked in yet – the series is being shopped as a potential streamer darling or broadcast gem – but sources confirm scripts are flying and concept art is "sus as hell." With voice casting rumors swirling (think A-listers who can nail those panicked denials), this could be the next big animated breakout since Rick and Morty or The Owl House.
Among Us fever might have cooled since 2020, but with updates like new maps and roles keeping the game alive, this series is primed to reignite the frenzy. Crewmates, start your tasks – TV impostors are among us!
