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Among Us cast and creator says you don't have to be a fan of the game to enjoy the show, but there are Easter eggs…The creator of the new animated TV series based on Among Us, Owen Dennis, states that the show is designed to be enjoyable for those unfamiliar with the game, while still including Easter eggs for fans. Several voice actors, including Kimiko Glenn and Elijah Wood, have never played the game themselves but praise its smart and funny writing. The series aims to stand on its own merits, drawing inspiration from sci-fi classics like The Thing and Alien.
Elijah Wood says upcoming Lord of the Rings movie The Hunt for Gollum feels like "a family reunion," although…Elijah Wood described returning to play Frodo Baggins in the upcoming film The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum as a "family reunion" with original cast and crew. The film, set to release on December 17, 2027, will focus on Gollum's search for the One Ring after losing it. Wood will have a smaller role, but is excited to reunite with friends and spend time in New Zealand.
Among Us TV show creator says his love of sci-fi is what attracted him to the new video game adaptation, as it reminded him of The Thing and AlienOwen Dennis, creator of the new Among Us animated series, was drawn to the project due to his love for science fiction and murder mysteries, citing influences like The Thing and Alien. He explains that the game's premise of crewmates completing tasks while imposters attempt to kill them mirrors these classic sci-fi horror films. Dennis also discussed how the lack of a clear narrative in the game led him to draw inspiration from various sci-fi franchises to build the show's world and characters.
Among Us character guide: Who voices Green, Orange, Blue, Red, and more in the new video game adaptation?The new animated series adaptation of the video game Among Us, now available on Paramount Plus, features a star-studded cast. This guide details the voice actors behind the color-coded crewmates, including Yvette Nicole Brown as Orange, Randall Park as Red, and Elijah Wood as Green. The series follows a group of astronauts on a mission that turns deadly when an alien imposter infiltrates their ranks.