Free streaming service Tubi has announced its newest YA romance, set in the world of competitive video games.
“Game On” is set to star Sky Katz (“Surviving Summer”) and Case Walker (“The Other Two”), as well as video game legend Nolan North, who is known for his voice work in video game series such as “Uncharted” and “Assassin’s Creed,” as well as a recent role in Peacock’s live-action series “Hysteria!”
Nolan North.
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“Game On” will be a topic of discussion at Tubi’s IAB Newfronts presentation on Tuesday, where the streamer is set to release other breaking announcements as well.
Per a press release, “talented gamer Casey (Katz) is ready to win her high school’s first esports tournament. But when she discovers her online arch-nemesis is Theo (Walker), the charming new kid she’s starting to crush on, Casey decides to stay undercover and use their budding romance to study his moves in video game Eon Rush and take him down from the inside. With her supportive dad reminding her who she is beyond the headset, Casey’s carefully calculated plan begins to unravel as fake feelings turn real.”
The YA-focused film is part of a larger strategy shift at Tubi to serve that market.
“’Game On’ is a standout addition to our expanding slate of Tubi YA Originals, bringing viewers into the world of competitive gaming with an authentic coming-of-age story about identity, vulnerability and connection,” Adam Lewinson, Tubi’s chief content officer, said in a statement. “With rising talent like Sky Katz and Case Walker alongside gaming icon Nolan North, we’re excited to bring Jem Garrard’s smart, insightful script to life and merge both YA and gaming fandoms.”
Jem Garrard (“R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead”) wrote and is directing “Game On,” which is produced by Blue Ice Pictures. Lance Samuels, Jem Garrard and Sky Katz serve as executive producers. The film is set to head into production this month.
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