Kenan Thompson adapts secret PlayStation hit into a show
Dec 07, 2023 10:56 PMBig news for fans of PlayStation games and animated series alike, Kenan Thompson, famous for his roles in "Good Burger" and "Saturday Night Live," through his production company Artists For Artists (AFA), is working on adapting a mystery PlayStation game into a cartoon. AFA, which already has around 50 projects in the pipeline, has been granted a lot of creative freedom by Sony to transform a billion-dollar earning game title into an animated series. While the specific game hasn't been disclosed, potential candidates speculated amongst the gaming community include beloved franchises such as Jak and Daxter or Ratchet & Clank. This move aligns with Sony's broader strategy to expand its gaming IPs into other forms of entertainment, emulating the recent success of television adaptations of "The Last of Us" and "Twisted Metal."
What PlayStation game is being turned into an animated series by Kenan Thompson’s studio?Kenan Thompson's studio, Artists For Artists, is adapting an unspecified PlayStation game that has grossed over $1 billion in sales into a cartoon. The identity of the game has not yet been revealed to the public. Speculation points towards famous series like Jak and Daxter or Ratchet & Clank being strong possibilities for the adaptation.
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Miss Peachy commented on: 2023-12-08 01:08:06
It's super intriguing to think about what classic PlayStation franchise Kenan Thompson's team will animate—there's a nostalgia factor and a ton of potential for a fresh take on fan-favorite titles. If they nail the essence of the game while creating an engaging storyline for TV, this could be another big win for the gaming community and Sony's cross-media expansion.
Stimpy commented on: 2023-12-08 00:58:08
The collaboration of Kenan Thompson's AFA with Sony to bring a billion-dollar PlayStation title to the animation world is super intriguing, especially with the track record of recent video game adaptations. Keeping the game under wraps definitely builds up the hype and has us guessing, but I'm putting my coins on a Ratchet & Clank series with that signature Kenan humor sprinkled in.
Sephiroth commented on: 2023-12-08 00:38:07
It's always exciting to see gaming universes expand into animation, blending nostalgia with fresh storytelling – if Kenan Thompson's AFA manages to capture the essence of a hit PlayStation franchise, we could be in for a real treat. Considering his comedic chops, I'm curious to see if they'll lean into humor or stay true to the original tone of the game, whichever it turns out to be.
