Paramount+ has released the first image ofPlayers, an upcoming documentary-style sitcom about a team of professional players ofLeague of Legends. The image introduces us to the team of players who’ll give all they can to become world champions of Riot’s famousMOBA.
The picture shows the five members of the fictional pro gamer team. From left to right, the team is played byNoh Arrow Dong-Hyeon,Michael “Miko” Ahn,Misha Brooks,Da’Jour Jones, andYoungbin Chung. While little is known about each team member, the series will follow the group as they try to overcome their differences and become major players in North America’sLeague Of Legendsesports scene.
Playersis being developed byDan PerraultandTony Yacenda, the duo behindAmerican Vandal, a mockumentary that mimics true-crime police shows to deal with pranks in high schools.American Vandalwas met with critical acclaim, with Perrault and Yacenda applauded for their unique take on the fake documentary genre. That means fans of e-sports can expect the same level of humor as the duo explores what happens behind the scenes of one of gaming’s most significant competitive scenes.
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Perrault and Yacenda are working directly with Riot to makePlayers. The sitcom comes in the perfect moment, as Riot’s animated seriesArcanereignited public interest forLeague of Legends.Players, then, is just the latest move by Riot to make their gaming universe even more popular. Outside TV,Riot also launched two spinoff gamesset in the universe ofLeague of Legendslast year, withtwo more spinoff games expected to be released in 2022.
WhileLeague of Legendsis only one of many games that feed the e-sport community, there’s not much content available that takes a look behind-the-scenes of a market that grows every year. So, whilePlayerswill focus on a specific game, the sitcom can help non-gamers understand the stakes in big gaming competitions and why these events attract so many eyes.
Playerswill come to Paramount+ sometime in 2022. As news about the show emerges, you can expect to read all about it here at Collider. Check outPlayers’ official synopsis below:
From the Peabody Award-winning creators ofAmerican Vandal, Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault, Players is a comedic documentary-style series that follows a fictional proLeague of Legendsesports team, as they pursue their first championship after years of close calls and heartache. To win it all, they will need their prodigy, a 17-year-old rookie, and their 27-year-old veteran to put their egos aside and work together.
