Hulu has announced that they have acquired the streaming rights for “Freakish“, which is a horror series on nuclear proportions. The 10-episode series will be coming from AwesomenessTV, a company that began as a YouTube channel, grew into a MCN (multi-channel network), and was acquired after just one year by DreamWorks Animation.
“Freakish” will focus on a, “…group of students who must fight for survival when predatory mutant freaks take over after a meltdown at the local chemical plant.” Apparently, much of the action will be taking place inside of a high school.
Starring Hayes Grier, Leo Howard, Liza Koshy, Adam Hicks, Aislinn Paul, Tyler Chase, Meghan Rienks, Melvin Gregg, Chad L. Coleman, Mary Mouser, and Chachi Gonzales, the show is being written by Beth Szymkowski and will be directed by Chris Grismer.
The show is currently in production and will be premiering on the streaming service later this year.
[H/T Variety]