The Duplass Brothers (Mark and Jay) have become a dynamic Hollywood duo known for their impressive acting, writing, and directing skills. The pair has now decided to take their talents a step further by creating their first cartoon.
The Duplass Brothers (Mark and Jay) have become a dynamic Hollywood duo known for their impressive acting, writing, and directing skills. The pair has now decided to take their talents a step further by creating their first cartoon. “Animals” will focus on a variety of non-human critters in their everyday lives, living in the slums of New York City. The kicker is that all of the animals are voiced by various comedians. Aziz Ansari, [Nick Kroll](http://www.younghollywood.com/videos/music/sxsw/nick-kroll-rose-byrne-bobby-cannavale-ross-katz-on-being-adult-beginners.html), Ellie Kemper, Jason Mantzoukas, Adam Scott, Rob Corddry, Chelsea Perretti, and Nathan Fielder (of “Nathan for You” fame) are just a few of the funnypeople who will lend their talents to the series. “Animals” first premiered at Sundance, and it was such a hit that HBO ordered not just one but two seasons of the show. This isn’t the brothers' first venture with HBO -- they're also the masterminds behind “Togetherness”, a live-action sitcom that focuses on the struggles of growing up. In addition to “Animals”, the brothers also recently inked a deal with Netflix in which they will produce four different feature-length films for the streaming service. Whew, these Duplasses are busy! The trailer for “Animals” has been released, and it looks delightfully strange. I like the fact that it seems to take a rather satirical look at life in New York City (I never would have thought that the rats of Brooklyn would be such intellectuals):
Are you excited for the premiere of “Animals”?
(Screenshot via YouTube)
- Sarah Osman, YH Staff
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