ThatMob, the creator of Verity, the central figure in a viral horror content series, has signed with CAA.
\n\nVerity, which originated in a series of cinematic horror stories using the Minecraft game engine, has generated more than 81 million views across just four official videos. In just a few months, the property has developed an international following, particularly in the United States and across Asia, most notably in China.
\n\nThatMob’s YouTube channel has grown to encompass nearly 3 million YouTube subscribers, approximately 1 million TikTok followers, and over 1.3 million followers on Bilibili, one of China’s leading video platforms.
\n\nAt the center of the concept is a seemingly innocent AI companion whose desire for friendship gradually spirals into obsession. The AI figure initially appears as a floating yellow sphere with a grinning smile. But it can transform into a monster. The series plays on fears of artificial intelligence as well as the usual surprises and shocks that are so much a part of the horror genre.
\n\nCAA sees Verity as a concept that has a distinctive visual identity, compelling storytelling, and rapidly growing global fanbase that could become what the agency says “is an original horror universe with the potential…
Original source: https://variety.com/v/tv/