Hulu Greenlights New Adult Animated Comedy ‘Deano’ from Dean Thomas and David Ferrier, Featuring ‘Bluey’ Creator Joe Brumm as Executive Producer
Hulu Acquires New Animated Series "Deano"
Hulu has announced the acquisition of "Deano," a half-hour adult animated comedy created by Dean Thomas and David Ferrier. The series is executive produced by Joe Brumm, known for his work on "Bluey."
"Deano" centers on an adventurous 8-year-old boy characterized by his mischievous spirit and genuine kindness. The show juxtaposes the chaos of contemporary family life with sharp satire.
The series is a collaborative effort among the Australian animation studio Hooligan Animation, BBC Studios, and 20th Television Animation. BBC Studios serves as the lead studio, with Hulu acting as the global distributor. Executive producers from Hooligan include Greg Basser, Tracey Robertson, Ross Shuman, Nathan Mayfield, and Tracey Vieira, while Adam Bailey represents BBC Studios.
The first season, consisting of eight episodes, will premiere on Hulu and is accessible to Hulu and Disney+ bundle subscribers in the U.S. Additionally, it will be available on Disney+ for international audiences. In the UK, the series will first air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One, subsequently streaming on Disney+.
The concept of "Deano" has been described in detail in the synopsis provided by Disney: “Deano is a spirited cheeky charmer of a boy, whose tough exterior coats a real heart of gold. He is the most endearing feisty kid you will ever meet and is growing up in a ruthlessly tough neighborhood in a house that should be condemned. He has no concept that the chips are stacked against him and embraces everyone equally, from the local teenage dropouts to the town police chief. At the heart of the series is Deano’s friendship with Kit, his timid best mate from the wealthy side of town. Kit is blind to Deano’s circumstances and is drawn to his friend’s energy and fearless worldview. Together, they walk face-first into an unfiltered world that’s leaking empathy by the hour; yet somehow, Deano still shines as a beacon of irreverent optimism, a reminder of how good life can feel.”
