Dave Bautista‘s Dogbone Entertainment is chasing a Cat Assassin.
The Guardians of the Galaxy and Dune actor’s firm has partnered with Canada’s Titan1Studios to develop Steve Lerner‘s Cat Assassin right into a franchise spanning animated collection, video video games and publishing initiatives.
Lerner is the author behind the profitable online game property Stray, which had made an estimated $200M in income, and Xbox One Pass launch Twelve Minutes, which had a voice forged together with James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley and Willem Dafoe. Annapurna Interactive printed each. Bautista may have artistic enter into the franchise via Dogbone.
Cat Assassin is ready in a gritty neo-noir world inhabited by anthropomorphized cats and facilities on Hugh, a extremely expert murderer caught between numerous cartels and energy brokers in a darkish and twisted metropolis. Producers say it “promises a unique blend of humor, action, and stealth.”
Titan1Studios is already “well underway” with a stealth motion online game impressed by the immersive gameplay of Assassin’s Creed, the tactical espionage of Splinter Cell, the immersive feline agility of Stray and the fluid fight of Sifu. The tone of the sport will “set the tone for the expansive universe that will soon follow.”
Further particulars on the animated collection, function movie, publishing companions and extra online game titles will comply with “in coming months.”
Dogbone, established in 2022, was arrange as a full-service TV and movie producer. It just lately wrapped on Prime Video’s Eternal City and Lionsgate’s The Killer’s Game and is engaged on upcoming Amazon function Wrecking Crew. Titan1Studios has bases in Calgary and Toronto has a slate together with an animated adaptation of the Zomben comedian collection, produced with The Last Airbender studio Rideback Entertainment, and investigative drama collection Sandcastle with Lionsgate Canada.
“It’s been a pleasure collaborating with Titan1Studios on Cat Assassin,” mentioned Bautista. “Their ability to build worlds through animation has been so impressive and they’ve created a truly unique world in this game that I can’t wait to share with players.”
“We are incredibly excited to partner with Dave Bautista and Dogbone Entertainment on Cat Assassin,” added Rathan Moorthy, President & CEO of Titan1Studios.
“Dave’s journey from a formidable WWE superstar to a highly respected Hollywood actor is a powerful testament to his acting ability and dedication to his craft. We are absolutely thrilled to have him as part of this franchise. This partnership, combined with Steve Lerner’s incredible storytelling, highlights the immense potential of the Cat Assassin world.”
Lerner mentioned: “Bringing the world of Cat Assassin to life in so many forms, from games to comics and of course TV, is a dream come true.”