Today, Prime Video announced it has ordered animated comedy Kevin to series. The project is executive produced and written by Aubrey Plaza (Little Demon, Emily the Criminal, The Little Hours) and Joe Wengert (Big Mouth, Human Resources, UCB Theatre), the latter also serving as showrunner. Dan Murphy will also executive produce. The series is set to stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Kevin is about a life-long housecat who decides that he doesn’t want to live with people anymore. Kevin dares to ask himself, “Is there a world where I don’t do the owner thing and am just… single for the rest of my life?” The show is loosely inspired by a real break-up and the cat caught in the middle.
“Uniquely told through the lens of a housecat, this hilarious series hits on the extremely relatable theme of self-discovery and living your desired life,” said Melissa Wolfe, Head of Animation, Amazon MGM Studios. “Aubrey, Joe and Dan are telling a fantastic story and this is a great addition to our growing animated slate for our global Prime Video customers.”
Plaza and Murphy commented, “We’re thrilled to be working with Joe and Amazon to bring this cat’s story to the screen. We can’t wait for the world to meet Kevin!”
Wengert added, “I am extremely excited to be working with Amazon and my old friends Aubrey and Dan on this show. The real Kevin was with me during some of my lowest moments. This show is my chance to thank him — by creating a world where he can find less of a total bummer situation for himself.”
