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Stephen Colbert Bringing Animated Trump Series To Showtime

Stephen Colbert is bringing Donald Trump to Showtime this fall — whether Trump likes it or not. The premium cable network announced a 10-episode order for a still-untitled animated half-hour comedy series focusing on Trump and life inside the White House.

Colbert will serve as executive producer, and the series is set to premiere this fall, with a a quick production turnaround time that will allow the show to remain timely.

From Showtime:

"The fresh, cutting-edge comedy will present the 'truish' adventures of Trump's confidants and bon vivants – family, top associates, heads of government, golf pros and anyone else straying into his orbit – intrepidly exploring their histories and their psyches, revealing insights into what makes them so definitively Trumpian. It's a workplace comedy where the office happens to be oval; it's a character study in search of character, as seen through the eyes of an imaginary documentary crew."

The series gets its direct inspiration from the opening segment of Colbert's Showtime special, Stephen Colbert's Live Election Night Democracy's Series Final: Who's Going To Clean Up This Sh*t?, as well as a popular recurring character on his late-night talk show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

For Colbert, it was a great opportunity to give the people a "unique" perspective on the First Family:

"I know a lot of people wanted to do this, and I'm honored that the Cartoon President invited our documentary crew into his private world. I've seen some of the footage, and I look forward to sharing the man behind the MAGA."

The series is set to be produced by CBS Television Studios, and executive produced by Colbert and Chris Licht (The Late Show EP). Tim Luecke, who co-created The Late Show's version of Animated Trump, will serve as both lead animator and co-executive producer.

Showtime President and CEO David Nevins was honored to be able to offer the series a home:

"Stephen and Chris have an uncanny genius for deconstructing the world of President Trump, and this series opens a new realm for them. Their vision will produce a comedy that makes waves, gets attention and plays great on our networks, including our streaming service."

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