Universal Basic Guys Explained

Country:United States
Language:English
Network:Fox

Universal Basic Guys is an upcoming American adult animated sitcom created by Adam and Craig Malamut that is set to premiere on September 8, 2024 on Fox.[1]

Cast and characters

Production

Development

In November 2022, it was announced that Game of Zones creators and executive producer Adam and Craig Malamut were set up on an animated series on Fox, called Universal Basic Guys/The Hoagie Bros. The series is produced by Leith Hill Productions, Fox Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television, with Bento Box Entertainment providing the animation.[2] In May 2024, the series was retitled to Universal Basic Guys and renewed for a second season ahead of its debut in the fall.[3] Dan Lagana serves as an executive producer and the showrunner for the first season while Rob Rosell is an executive producer and the showrunner for the second season.[4]

Casting

On July 25, 2024, at San Diego Comic-Con, it was announced that Adam Malamut, Talia Genevieve, Fred Armisen, and Ally Maki were cast in starring roles.[5]

Broadcast

The series is set to premiere on September 8, 2024 on Fox.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fox Reveals Fall Premiere Dates, Including the Return of '9-1-1: Lone Star' After Its Strike-Induced 15-Month Hiatus. July 16, 2024. Variety. Schneider. Michael. August 6, 2024.
  2. Web site: Otterson. Joe. November 7, 2022. Game of Zones Creators Adam, Craig Malamut Set Animated Comedy at Fox. Variety. August 6, 2024.
  3. Web site: 'Universal Basic Guys' Scores Early Season 2 Renewal; Fox Drops Teaser. May 19, 2024. Deadline Hollywood. Cordero. Rosy. August 6, 2024.
  4. Fox Unveils Fall 2024 Premiere Dates, Launching a New Season Defined by Unexpected, Unforgettable Original Entertainment Fox Delivers Schedule Filled with All-new and Returning Dramas, Animated Comedies and Unscripted Series, Highlighted by the Series Premieres of Action-drama Rescue: Hi-surf from Legendary Executive Producer and Director John Wells, Mystery Drama Murder in a Small Town and New Animated Comedy Universal Basic Guys. FoxFlash. July 16, 2024. August 12, 2024.
  5. Web site: Fox Surprises Comic-Con Attendee With $3,000 Prize at 'Universal Basic Guys' Panel. Variety. Michael. Schneider. July 26, 2024. August 6, 2024.