x has given “Universal Basic Guys” an early greenlight for Season 2 ahead of the series premiere.
The animated comedy follows brothers Mark and Hank Hoagies, who lose their jobs to automation and are given $3,000 a month in a new basic income program, then use their new time and money to find purpose in a world where they’re no longer needed.
“Universal Basic Guys” is co-produced by Fox Entertainment through Bento Box Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television. Adam and Craig Malamut created the series and serve as executive producers alongside Season 1 showrunner Dan Lagana and Season 2 showrunner Rob Rosell.
“With ‘Universal Basic Guys,’ the Hoagies brothers join Fox’s iconic lineup of undaunted, irreverent and absurdly outrageous characters,” said Michael Thorn, president of Fox Entertainment Network. “It’s what defines the Fox animation brand, and from episode one of this terrific new comedy, Adam and Craig Malamut turn the Hoagies’ everyday life on its head in such an original way that we immediately ordered a second season.”
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“We are incredibly proud of Adam and Craig and their work on ‘Universal Basic Guys,'” said Katherine Pope, president of Sony Pictures Television Studios. “We couldn’t be happier that their show has already received a Season 2 pick-up from our fantastic partners at Fox. It is a testament to Adam and Craig’s talent – their accessible but unique comedic sensibilities are evident on screen, all the way down to the Philly specificities, and we can’t wait for audiences to experience this ‘woodershed’ moment.”
See a preview for “Universal Basic Guys” below.
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