Dan Harmon, who co-created the hit animated series HarmonQuest.
Harmon has signed a broadcast network-only animation deal exclusively with Fox, which includes a commitment to create and develop a new animated comedy series, targeted to premiere in Spring 2022. Fox Entertainment will produce, and Fox-owned Bento Box Entertainment with be the series' animation studio.
Harmon has proven his ability to create popular yet unique series, with Rick and Morty winning him an Emmy in 2018 for Outstanding Animated Program. The President of Entertainment at Fox, Michael Thorn, calls him "one of the most prolific creators working in the business today." Other creators who have signed exclusive deals with Fox in the last year are Sarah Watson, the creator of The Bold Type, Kyle Killen, the co-showrunner for the Halo TV series at Showtime, and Mara Brock Akil, who created The Game and Being Mary Jane.
This deal is a significant move for Fox, in line with their effort to expand further into adult animation. While the channel had hits like Housebroken and The Great North are coming soon.
Source: Fox