HBO Max placed a two-season order to restart the adult animation series “Clone High”, as well as a series order for an independent series about the character “Scooby-Doo” Velma Dinkley, which will be voiced by Mindy Kaling.
The ads were part of a larger adult animation list unveiled by HBO Max on Wednesday. The streamer also picked up the series “Fired on Mars”, starring Pete Davidson and a renewal of the 2nd and 3rd season of “Close Enough” by JG Quintel. The 2nd season of “Close Enough” will be released on February 25th. HBO Max has also confirmed the development of several projects, which are described in full below.
The reboot of “Clone High” comes from the creators of the original series Phil Lord, Chris Miller and Bill Lawrence. Lord and Miller will write and produce executives for the new series, with Lawrence as executive producer. Erica Rivinoja, a writer on the original program, will serve as executive producer and showrunner. MTV Entertainment Studios will produce. The show was originally revealed to be underway in July.
The new show is described as a modern update of the original and will once again be set in a school of clones of historical figures. The original aired on MTV between 2002 and 2003.
“Velma”, which will delve into the origin story of the beloved animated detective and gang member Mystery Inc., received an order for 10 episodes. Kaling will be the executive producer, in addition to starring. Charlie Grandy, Howard Klein and Sam Register also serve as executive producers. Warner Bros. Animation will produce.
“Fired on Mars” comes from creators Nate Sherman and Nick Vokey. It is described as an existential workplace comedy set on the Martian campus of a modern technology company. Pete Davidson voices a character and is an executive producer with Carson Mell and Dave Sirus.
“It is a tremendous privilege to build on the legacy of more than 100 years of ‘cartoons’ at this company,” said Suzanna Makkos, executive vice president of original comedy and adult animation at HBO Max. “We can draw a straight line from our hundreds from childhood hours watching Bugs fool Elmer to the current list of adult animation projects that we’re building here at HBO Max and we think fans will agree. We are proud to present this distinguished group of series from a wide range of diverse creators who will be a first stop destination for animation lovers everywhere. “
Other animated offerings from HBO Max include the acclaimed DC Comics series “Harley Quinn”, which was renewed for a third season in September. The next programs include a restart of “The Boondocks” and others like “The Prince”, “Santa Inc” and “10 Year Old Tom”.
Projects in development:
HELLO PAUL
From the creator and musician Sean Solomon, HELLO PAUL is about an ancient neurotic cat whose intense work and roommate mouse harass him.
OBI
OBI is about a 30 year old boy pursuing his dream of becoming an artist while sailing into adulthood with his friends. Produced by Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society, Michael Schreiber for Studio71 and David Devries, OBI is an adaptation of Obi Arisukwu’s popular Instagram comic book. This project is co-created by Obi Arisukwu and Arthur Harris (“The Last OG”).
UNCANNY VALLEY
Executive producer Ed Helms with creators / executive producers Brendan Walter and Greg Yagolnitzer tell the story of three clumsy domestic robots that kill their human owners and try to take over their identities. UNCANNY VALLEY is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, and the Pacific Electric Picture Company of Helms and Mike Falbo. Andrew Guest is also an executive producer / writer.
TO COVER
Brian Michael Bendis and David Mack are adapting their acclaimed comic book series from DC COVER, an animated spy thriller and a conspiracy love letter to the comic book industry that has been nominated for several Eisner awards. Bendis will write the series and Mack has signed on to direct. COVER is produced by Rooster Teeth Studios.