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Hulu Buys Animated TV Comedy Pitch ‘Detective Agent Derek’ From Nick Kreiss, Trio Big Grey Mass
Hulu has acquired an animated comedy pitch called "Detective Agent Derek," created by Nick Kreiss alongside Julian Bonosconi, Griffin Poole and Spencer Rich, the animator-writer-director trio known as Big Grey Mass. The deal marks a notable break for the group, who describe building a career without formal film school training or industry connections, and reflects Hulu's continued investment in offbeat animated comedy.
The show is pitched as a "prestige cop show" spoofing internet subcultures, structuring each episode like a serious crime drama while centring on Derek, a nunchuck-wielding, anime-obsessed protagonist absurdly treated as a heroic figure by those around him. Kreiss, Bonosconi and Poole will serve as creators and executive producers alongside Douglas Banker and Conor Welch; Kreiss's past credits include "Jackass Forever" and "Bad Friends," while Big Grey Mass are longtime friends from Orem, Utah who call their work "animation soup for the soul." Hulu declined to comment on the acquisition.
In short
- Hulu buys animated comedy pitch "Detective Agent Derek"
- Created by Nick Kreiss and trio Big Grey Mass
- Show spoofs prestige cop dramas via internet subculture humour
Explained simply
Hulu, the American streaming platform, has acquired the rights to develop an animated comedy series called "Detective Agent Derek." The show is designed as a parody of serious crime dramas, but with an absurd twist: its protagonist is a nunchuck-wielding, anime-loving character who is inexplicably treated as a hero by everyone around him.
The project comes from Nick Kreiss and three collaborators known collectively as Big Grey Mass: Julian Bonosconi, Griffin Poole and Spencer Rich. Kreiss has previously worked on projects including "Jackass Forever" and "Bad Friends," whilst Big Grey Mass are long-time friends from Orem, Utah who have built a reputation for their distinctive animation style.
This deal represents a breakthrough for the creative team, who have built their careers without formal film school training or established industry connections. Hulu's acquisition reflects the streaming platform's ongoing interest in funding unconventional animated comedies that stand out from mainstream offerings.
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