Universal Basic Guys
American adult animated sitcom
- Adult animation
- Animated sitcom
- Comedy
- Dan Lagana
- Rob Rosell
- Adam Malamut
- Craig Malamut
- Talia Genevieve
- Fred Armisen
- Adam Malamut
- Craig Malamut
- Dan Lagana
- Rob Rosell
- Mutsack
- One Man Canoe
- Sony Pictures Television
- Bento Box Entertainment
- Fox Entertainment
present (present)
Universal Basic Guys is an American adult animated sitcom created by Adam and Craig Malamut that premiered on September 8, 2024 on Fox.[1] The show centers around a group of Pennsylvania factory workers who are enrolled in a Universal Basic Income pilot program when their jobs are taken over by AI-powered robots, and left with a monthly income and a lot of free time to get into trouble.
Cast and characters
- Adam Malamut as Mark Hoagies
- Craig Malamut as Hank Hoagies
- Talia Genevieve as Tammy, Mark's wife
- Fred Armisen as David
- Ally Maki as Andrea
Episodes
| No. | Title [2] | Directed by | Written by | Original air date [2] | Prod. code | U.S. viewers (millions) | Rating/share (18-49) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Pet Projects" | Nick Simpson | Adam Malamut & Craig Malamut | September 8, 2024 (2024-09-08) | 1BBHG03 | 4.03[3] | 1.2/12[3] |
| 2 | "Sunset Cruise" | TBA | TBA | September 15, 2024 (2024-09-15) | TBA | TBD | TBA |
| 3 | "The Devil You Know" | TBA | TBA | September 22, 2024 (2024-09-22) | TBA | TBD | TBA |
Production
Development
In November 2022, it was announced that Game of Zones creators and executive producer Adam and Craig Malamut were set up on an animated series on Fox, called Universal Basic Guys/The Hoagie Bros. The series is produced by Leith Hill Productions, Fox Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television, with Bento Box Entertainment providing the animation.[4] In May 2024, the series was retitled to Universal Basic Guys and renewed for a second season ahead of its debut in the fall.[5] Dan Lagana serves as an executive producer and the showrunner for the first season while Rob Rosell is an executive producer and the showrunner for the second season.[6]
Casting
On July 25, 2024, at San Diego Comic-Con, it was announced that Adam Malamut, Talia Genevieve, Fred Armisen, and Ally Maki were cast in starring roles.[7]
Broadcast
The series premiered on September 8, 2024 on Fox.[5][1]
References
- ^ a b Schneider, Michael (July 16, 2024). "Fox Reveals Fall Premiere Dates, Including the Return of '9-1-1: Lone Star' After Its Strike-Induced 15-Month Hiatus". Variety. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ a b "Shows A-Z – universal basic guys on fox". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (September 10, 2024). "Sunday Ratings: NFL Kickoff Weekend Scores Big Numbers for Fox, CBS and NBC". Programming Insider. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (November 7, 2022). "Game of Zones Creators Adam, Craig Malamut Set Animated Comedy at Fox". Variety. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (May 19, 2024). "'Universal Basic Guys' Scores Early Season 2 Renewal; Fox Drops Teaser". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ "Fox Unveils Fall 2024 Premiere Dates, Launching a New Season Defined by Unexpected, Unforgettable Original Entertainment Fox Delivers Schedule Filled with All-new and Returning Dramas, Animated Comedies and Unscripted Series, Highlighted by the Series Premieres of Action-drama Rescue: Hi-surf from Legendary Executive Producer and Director John Wells, Mystery Drama Murder in a Small Town and New Animated Comedy Universal Basic Guys". FoxFlash (Press release). July 16, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
- ^ Schneider, Michael (July 26, 2024). "Fox Surprises Comic-Con Attendee With $3,000 Prize at 'Universal Basic Guys' Panel". Variety. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
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