Hulu Presents Original Slate

LOS ANGELES: Hulu’s catalogue of original and exclusive series for 2013 includes the animated show The Awesomes, co-created by Saturday Night Live head writer Seth Meyers.

Set for a premiere in summer 2013, The Awesomes is an adult animated comedy from Meyers and Michael Shoemaker (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon). The show marks the first animated Hulu original.

Marking its second co-production with the BBC through BBC Worldwide Americas, Hulu is also presenting The Wrong Man, a comedic thriller. Also set for a summer 2013 launch, The Wrong Man comes from Tony Award-winning actor and writer James Corden and Mathew Baynton.

There’s also the docu-series Behind the Mask, which explores the world of sports mascots. It was created by Josh Greenbaum and produced by Occupant Entertainment.

Hulu exclusives include season two of Fresh Meat from Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong, as well as Braquo, winner of the International Emmy for best drama. Also coming to Hulu is The Only Way is Essex, season two of Prisoners of War, season two of Pramface and Mother Up!

"It’s a thrill to share what we have planned in 2013," said Andy Forssell, Hulu’s senior VP of content. "We’re working with innovative showrunners such as Seth Meyers and Michael Shoemaker, Josh Greenbaum and James Corden and Mathew Baynton, while releasing a full slate of highly anticipated series exclusive to stateside audiences with beloved stars like Eva Longoria."