AMC Networks has introduced a partnership with Tubi to premiere “Demascus,” a brand new six episode half-hour comedy sci-fi sequence from Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm. The sequence stars Okieriete Onaodowan and Janet Hubert. The sequence will premiere solely on Tubi beginning Thursday, Aug. seventh. 

The sequence follows Demascus (Onaodowan), a 33-year previous black man who begins on a journey to self-discovery as he begins to make use of “experimental reality-bending” know-how. 

Further forged members for “Demascus” embody Caleb Eberhardt (“Judas and the Black Messiah, “The Publish”) Shakira Ja’nai Paye (“Single Drunk Feminine,” “black-ish”) and Martin Lawrence (“Unhealthy Boys.”)

After “Demascus was beforehand shelved in 2023 because of value chopping all through AMC Networks, the sequence had beforehand completed manufacturing in 2022. In AMC’s SEC submitting launched in 2023, the prospects of “Demascus” being filed to a brand new platform appeared attainable, with the corporate saying that the shelved sequence “could understand some future licensing and different income related to a number of the owned titles.”

“By his titular character Demascus, Tearrance Chisholm asks considered one of life’s easiest questions: What does it take to be a very good man? And he solutions it with a number of the most shocking and nuanced revelations one might count on,” reveals govt producer, Mark Johnson. “We thank AMC Studios for sharing our perception on this seriocomic sequence and Tubi for its steadfast conviction that it belongs on the air.”

“We’re excited to introduce audiences to “Demascus”—a daring, genre-bending mix of comedy and sci-fi that challenges conventions as a lot because it entertains,” stated Samuel Harowitz, SVP of Content material Acquisition and Partnerships at Tubi. “At Tubi, we champion tales that shock, provoke, delight and resonate deeply with engaged fandoms, and “Demascus” is strictly the sort of authentic storytelling we’re proud to highlight.”

Kirk A. Moore (“American Crime,” “For Life”) and Chisholm function the sequence showrunners. “Demascus” is govt produced by Mark Johnson (“Breaking Unhealthy,” “Higher Name Saul”) and Myki Bajaj of Gran By way of Productions.