Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L Jackson to reunite for Quibi animated series

The popular “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” duo Samuel L Jackson and Ryan Reynolds are at it again. Reports show that they are teaming up to star in “Futha Mucka”, a new animated comedy series set up at Quibi.

The actors who have also previously collaborated on animated sports comedy “Turbo”, will also executive produce the project.

According to the reports, “Futha Mucka” will see Jackson play Reynold’s primary caregiver. The show’s logline follows Jackson and Reynolds who love each other, with the latter more in love with the former. When a minor mishap causes Jackson to become Reynolds’ primary caregiver, things get weird.

“Futha Mucka” was created by “Blockers” writers Jim and Brian Kehoe, who will serve as showrunners and executive producers alongside Reynolds and Jackson. It is being produced by Anonymous Content and Maximum Effort with Titmouse serving as the animation studio.

The Quibi series is being created and executive produced by Jim and Brian Kehoe, who also serve as showrunners. It is produced by Anonymous Content and Reynolds’ Maximum Effort with the Emmy-award winning independent animation production company Titmouse.

Jackson and Reynolds are slated to reprise their respective roles as hitman Darius Kincaid and his bodyguard Michael Bryce in “Hitman’s Bodyguard” sequel “The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard.” The second installment in the series was recently delayed to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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