Prime Video announced this week a new animated comedy series from writers and executive producers Aubrey Plaza and Joe Wengert, titled Kevin. The series is being produced exclusively for the Prime Video streaming service, where it will debut at a later date.
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Kevin follows the adventures of a lifelong housecat who decides he doesn’t want to live with people anymore. Inspired by a real- breakup and the cat caught in the middle, Kevin decides to ask himself, “Is there a world where I don’t do the owner thing and am just…single for the rest of my life?”
AUBREY PLAZA TO WRITE AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCE ANIMATED COMEDY SERIES KEVIN FOR PRIME VIDEO
Wengert is also serving as lead showrunner for the upcoming series, with Dan Murphy also executive producing the project. The esteemed animation studio, Titmouse, will be producing the show along with Evil Hag Productions and Amazon MGM Studios.
Speaking on the upcoming animated series, Amazon MGM Studios Head of Animation Melissa Wolfe commented on the new project via a press release, stating, “Uniquely told through the lens of a housecat, this hilarious series hits on the extremely relatable theme of self-discovery and living your desired life.” She continued, “Aubrey, Joe, and Dan are telling a fantastic story and this is a great addition to our growing animated slate for our global Prime Video customers.”
Aubrey Plaza and Dan Murphy added in a joint statement, “We’re thrilled to be working with Joe and Amazon to bring this cat’s story to the screen. We can’t wait for the world to meet Kevin!”
Executive producer and showrunner Joe Wengert also added in a statement via press release, “I am extremely excited to be working with Amazon and my old friends Aubrey and Dan on this show. The real Kevin was with me during some of my lowest moments. This show is my chance to thank him– by creating a world where he can find less of a total bummer situation for himself.”
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Aubrey Plaza is no stranger to working on animated series. She executive produced and voiced one of the leads for the FX series, Little Demon. She also returned to voice Julie Powers in Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, reprising her role from the live-action adaptation, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Kevin does not yet have an official release date. It will debut exclusively on Prime Video later on.
But what do you think of the news? Are you excited about a new animated series from Aubrey Plaza and Dan Murphy? What are your expectations for Kevin? What’s your favorite Titmouse animated series? Let us know your thoughts about the news on The Illuminerdi’s social media.
SOURCE: Amazon MGM Studios, Prime Video
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