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J.B. Smoove Is Making and Potentially Starring in a High on Life Animated Comedy - Report
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<blockquote data-quote="Admin" data-source="post: 64309" data-attributes="member: 1"><p>An animated series based on Squanch Games’ High on Life is reportedly in the works with Curb Your Enthusiasm's J.B. Smoove attached as a producer.</p><p></p><p></p><p>These first details on the video-game-to-show adaptation come from <a href="https://deadline.com/2024/08/j-b-smoove-produce-star-series-high-on-life-video-game-1236031133/" target="_blank"><u>Deadline</u></a>, which says that Smoove will produce the project via his Alternate Side Productions banner. He starred as Gus in Squanch’s first-person shooter upon its release in 2022, and although the site says there is a “good chance” he’ll play a part in the series, he’s not officially joined the cast yet.</p><p></p><p>In addition to live-action roles in movies like Date Night and Spider-Man: Far From Home, Smoove has provided his voice talents in projects like <a href="https://www.ign.com/tv/harley-quinn/reviews" target="_blank">Max’s Harley Quinn</a>, <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/21/teen-titans-go-to-the-movies-review" target="_blank">Teen Titans Go!</a>, and <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/08/13/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-season-1-review" target="_blank">Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012)</a>.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Smoove shared a statement about how High on Life will shoot its shot in animation:</p><p></p><p>“When Squanch Games originally reached out to JB Smoove (I like to talk about myself in the third person) about voicing a character in their incredible video game High on Life, my first question was what does my character look like? They told me that I would be a fish that shoots…which makes perfect sense to me! As a Vegan I feel a fish should have the right to defend itself! I mean right?! And now that I’m partnered with Squanch Games and Striker Entertainment to bring the hilarious High on Life to series it feels like it was inevitable!"</p><p></p><p>“High on Life is wild, weird, and wonderful, and the series is going to be that and more!</p><p></p><p>Smoove continued: “They invited me to join them in the gaming universe and now I’m helping them move into the TV world! It’s a case of a game recognizing game! High on Life is wild, weird, and wonderful, and the series is going to be that and more! Get ready to laugh your way through space with some unforgettable characters like myself! We are locked and loaded and ready to go!”</p><p></p><p>Alternate Side is handling the executive producer role along with Striker Entertainment’s Russell Binder and Mandy Bardisbanian. Squanch is also involved in the animated show’s development, with the original game’s narrative director, Alec Robbins, attached as well.</p><p></p><p></p><p>High on Life released for PC and Xbox in late 2022 and arrived on PlayStation consoles July 2023. Story DLC content, titled <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/high-on-lifes-horror-themed-dlc-high-on-knife-is-out-next-week" target="_blank"><u>High on Knife</u></a>, then followed in October. The animated show has no release date and has not officially confirmed who will join its cast. The game, however, is known for its list of talent, which includes notable appearances from stars like Tim Robinson, Michael Cusack, Mike Stoklasa, Zach Hadel, Tom Kenny, Nolan North, and more.</p><p></p><p>High On Life began as a video game two years ago, and in our <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/high-on-life-review" target="_blank"><u>8/10 review</u></a>, we explained why we loved the “laugh-out-loud funny” story it had to tell. Though its journey into animation will mark a major change from its humble start in games, it’s not quite the first time the series has explored other mediums. Robbins helped bring the franchise to comics, too, and you can learn more about its off-shoot stories <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/high-on-life-squanch-games-brings-the-hit-franchise-to-comics" target="_blank"><u>here</u></a>.</p><p></p><p></p><p><em>Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He started writing in the industry in 2017 and is best known for his work at outlets such as The Pitch, The Escapist, OnlySP, and Gameranx.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Be sure to give him a follow on Twitter @MikeCripe.</em></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/jb-smoove-is-making-and-potentially-starring-in-a-high-on-life-animated-comedy-report" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Admin, post: 64309, member: 1"] An animated series based on Squanch Games’ High on Life is reportedly in the works with Curb Your Enthusiasm's J.B. Smoove attached as a producer. These first details on the video-game-to-show adaptation come from [URL='https://deadline.com/2024/08/j-b-smoove-produce-star-series-high-on-life-video-game-1236031133/'][U]Deadline[/U][/URL], which says that Smoove will produce the project via his Alternate Side Productions banner. He starred as Gus in Squanch’s first-person shooter upon its release in 2022, and although the site says there is a “good chance” he’ll play a part in the series, he’s not officially joined the cast yet. In addition to live-action roles in movies like Date Night and Spider-Man: Far From Home, Smoove has provided his voice talents in projects like [URL='https://www.ign.com/tv/harley-quinn/reviews']Max’s Harley Quinn[/URL], [URL='https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/21/teen-titans-go-to-the-movies-review']Teen Titans Go![/URL], and [URL='https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/08/13/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-season-1-review']Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012)[/URL]. Smoove shared a statement about how High on Life will shoot its shot in animation: “When Squanch Games originally reached out to JB Smoove (I like to talk about myself in the third person) about voicing a character in their incredible video game High on Life, my first question was what does my character look like? They told me that I would be a fish that shoots…which makes perfect sense to me! As a Vegan I feel a fish should have the right to defend itself! I mean right?! And now that I’m partnered with Squanch Games and Striker Entertainment to bring the hilarious High on Life to series it feels like it was inevitable!" “High on Life is wild, weird, and wonderful, and the series is going to be that and more! Smoove continued: “They invited me to join them in the gaming universe and now I’m helping them move into the TV world! It’s a case of a game recognizing game! High on Life is wild, weird, and wonderful, and the series is going to be that and more! Get ready to laugh your way through space with some unforgettable characters like myself! We are locked and loaded and ready to go!” Alternate Side is handling the executive producer role along with Striker Entertainment’s Russell Binder and Mandy Bardisbanian. Squanch is also involved in the animated show’s development, with the original game’s narrative director, Alec Robbins, attached as well. High on Life released for PC and Xbox in late 2022 and arrived on PlayStation consoles July 2023. Story DLC content, titled [URL='https://www.ign.com/articles/high-on-lifes-horror-themed-dlc-high-on-knife-is-out-next-week'][U]High on Knife[/U][/URL], then followed in October. The animated show has no release date and has not officially confirmed who will join its cast. The game, however, is known for its list of talent, which includes notable appearances from stars like Tim Robinson, Michael Cusack, Mike Stoklasa, Zach Hadel, Tom Kenny, Nolan North, and more. High On Life began as a video game two years ago, and in our [URL='https://www.ign.com/articles/high-on-life-review'][U]8/10 review[/U][/URL], we explained why we loved the “laugh-out-loud funny” story it had to tell. Though its journey into animation will mark a major change from its humble start in games, it’s not quite the first time the series has explored other mediums. Robbins helped bring the franchise to comics, too, and you can learn more about its off-shoot stories [URL='https://www.ign.com/articles/high-on-life-squanch-games-brings-the-hit-franchise-to-comics'][U]here[/U][/URL]. [I]Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He started writing in the industry in 2017 and is best known for his work at outlets such as The Pitch, The Escapist, OnlySP, and Gameranx. Be sure to give him a follow on Twitter @MikeCripe.[/I] [url="https://www.ign.com/articles/jb-smoove-is-making-and-potentially-starring-in-a-high-on-life-animated-comedy-report"]Continue reading...[/url] [/QUOTE]
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