Paramount+ has launched its new animated series, “Among Us,” based on the hit social deception game. The series premiered unexpectedly during the Summer Game Fest event in Los Angeles, where hosts Yvette Nicole Brown and Liv Hewson revealed that all ten episodes are now available for streaming exclusively on Paramount+.
About the Series
The “Among Us” animated series follows a quirky group of monochromatic Crewmates aboard a spaceship. Their mission is to identify an Impostor among them before it sabotages their efforts. Each character displays unique traits, contributing to the series’ engaging storytelling.
Voice Cast
- Yvette Nicole Brown as “Orange”
- Kimiko Glenn as “Cyan”
- Liv Hewson as “Black”
- Ashley Johnson as “Purple”
- Wayne Knight as “Lime”
- Phil LaMarr as “Brown”
- Randall Park as “Red”
- Dan Stevens as “Blue”
- Debra Wilson as “Yellow” and “Computer”
- Elijah Wood as “Green”
- Patton Oswalt as “White”
Creators and Production
The series was created by Owen Dennis, known for “Infinity Train,” and produced by CBS Studios and Innersloth. Dennis also serves as an executive producer, joined by Forest Willard, Marcus Bromander, and Carl Neisser for Innersloth.
Animation Studio
Titmouse is responsible for the animation, with executive producers Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Antonio Canobbio, and Ben Kalina overseeing the project.
Success of the Game
The original “Among Us” game gained immense popularity, peaking with nearly 500 million monthly active users in the fourth quarter of 2020. It achieved significant milestones, including:
- Over 4 billion views on YouTube
- More than 1.22 billion viewing sessions on Twitch
- Ranked #1 on Google Play in 66 countries
- Ranked #1 on iOS in 55 countries in October 2020
The game consistently remained in the Top 100 across various global markets.
Fans of the social deduction genre and the game’s unique style can now enjoy the animated adaptation available on Paramount+.
