Netflix ties with Titmouse

Netflix adult animation Big Mouth

Netflix has agreed a multi-year production commitment with LA-based studio Titmouse to produce multiple original adult animated series.

Under the terms of the deal, the global streamer has first-look rights for adult animated series developed and created at Titmouse. The move marks an expansion of the relationship between the two companies, which have already partnered on several adult animated series.

These include Big Mouth, which comes from Brutus Pink, the animation production company set up by the show’s creative team Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett with which Netflix also has a multi-year deal.

Netflix and Titmouse are also working together on the upcoming series The Midnight Gospel from Pendleton Ward and Duncan Trussell. Other shows produced by Titmouse include Motorcity for Disney XD, Metalocalypse for Adult Swim and Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart for Cartoon Network.

“When Netflix asked if we wanted to go steady, we were thrilled. When we asked if it could be an open relationship, they said, ‘Yeah, of course. It’s the 21st century, kid. That’s the only way we’ll have it.’ Now we are friends with benefits and I couldn’t be more stoked,” said Chris Prynoski, Titmouse president and founder.

Mike Moon, head of adult animation for Netflix, said: “Titmouse has been at the forefront of the evolving animation industry and is the creative force behind an impressive variety of projects, including our very own Big Mouth and The Midnight Gospel.”

The streamer has leant heavily into adult animation as part of its originals push, with C21 revealing earlier this month that it has hired London-based manager of original series to commission adult-skewing animation from non-US producers.