Adult Swim, in their infinite wisdom (or maybe they just ran out of ideas 💡), has graced us with a new adult animated comedy starring the one and only Emmy(R) Award-winning actor Keith David. Yes, you heard that right, it’s President Curtis! The announcement came after Keith David dared to show his face during Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty panel at San Diego Comic-Con. I bet they just dragged him on stage. 🤣
Okay, let’s be real. We’re all here for Keith David (The Thing, They Live, Pitch Black). I mean, who isn’t? He could read a phone book, and it would still be more engaging than 90% of what’s on TV these days. 🤷♂️ But a whole show? About *President Curtis*? Seriously? 🤔
In this forthcoming Adult Swim series, co-created by the masterminds behind “Rick and Morty” – Dan Harmon and James Siciliano – David will reprise his role as President Andre Curtis. Because apparently, a side character on a show that’s already stretched thinner than my patience deserves his own spin-off. Stephanie Beatriz (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”) and Jim Rash (“Community”) are also involved. I’m sure they’re thrilled to be part of this potential train wreck. 🚂
“President Curtis has always been a blast to play,” said David. (Probably because it’s a paycheck 💸). “Getting to explore his world more deeply in this new series is a dream.” A dream? Or a contractual obligation? “I can’t wait for fans to see what kind of chaos he stirs up when Rick isn’t around to steal the spotlight.” Don’t worry, Keith, Rick will find a way to steal the spotlight. He always does. 🙄
“President Curtis” follows the Commander-in-Chief and his eccentric staff as they tackle the kind of crises that Rick Sanchez could never be bothered with – from interdimensional diplomacy to paranormal investigations and unexplained phenomena.
Oh, so it’s like “Rick and Morty,” but without the Rick? Genius! 🤯 I’m sure that will be just as funny and thought-provoking. (Spoiler alert: it won’t be). They’re probably just going to throw in some generic sci-fi tropes and hope for the best. 🤞
“This is a series we would have greenlit even if it didn’t have anything at all to do with ‘Rick and Morty,’” said Michael Ouweleen, president, Adult Swim. (Liar! 😂). “President Andre Curtis is just that good of a character.” Is he though? Really? “The rest of the world the team has fleshed out is super fun and totally stands on its own.” Sure, Jan. “We can’t wait for you to see it.” I can wait. I can definitely wait. 😴
“President Curtis has always been one of our favorite characters to write – he’s the only person in the multiverse who can go toe-to-toe with Rick and still hold office,” said Harmon and Siciliano. “Now we finally get to go on sci-fi missions from Curtis’ point of view.” Which I’m sure will be riveting. “And with Keith David leading the charge, it’s going to be a wild ride.” A wild ride straight into cancellation, probably. 📉
Harmon and Siciliano also serve as executive producers on “President Curtis” alongside Danielle Uhlarik, Monica Mitchell and Steve Levy. Because apparently, it takes a village to create a spin-off that no one asked for. 🏘️
Keith David is repped by Gersh Voice, Verve, DVFI Management, Meyer and Downs, and The J Squared Group. So, if you want to blame someone for this, you know who to call. 😉
