CBS Studios is set to develop an animated series based on the popular video game Among Us, according to Variety. In partnership with Innersloth, the game studio behind Among Us, CBS Eye Animation Productions will produce the series.
The upcoming animated series will follow the premise of the game, where crew members discover that an alien shapeshifter has infiltrated their ranks, aiming to sow chaos, sabotage the spaceship, and eliminate everyone onboard. The storyline revolves around the task of uncovering the “Impostor” or falling prey to its deadly intentions. Owen Dennis, known for his work on the Cartoon Network/Max series Infinity Train, will serve as the creator and executive producer of the project under his overall deal with CBS Studios.