IShowSpeed is coming to Hollywood. Here’s everything you need to know about the One Piece creator’s new project
IShowSpeed is the most Famous YouTubers In the world, he is now taking the creative step of joining Hollywood The Mighty One sees his animated version on the big screen.
Here’s everything you need to know about the project.
The team that caught everyone’s attention
Matt Owens is a writer and producer on the series and co-showrunner for the first two seasons of Netflix’s Hispanic hit one pieceuntil last year. At the time, he announced that he was leaving the show to treat his mental health.
A report from The Hollywood Reporter states that the project is being developed by Big Shot Pictures, a new animation studio founded by former Paramount co-CEO Brian Robbins, who has since overseen major franchises such as Sonic the Hedgehog, SpongeBob SquarePants and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Filmmaker and actor Harmony Korine will also serve as a producer, THR reports.
From imagination to reality
The iconic YouTuber has never hidden his love for Japanese animation throughout his career, and the new project is proof of that.
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IShowSpeed commented on the collaboration in an interview with Variety: “I’ve always been a fan of anime and it’s a dream to be able to make something like this, but more importantly, I can’t wait to show other fans around the world what we’ve created together”.
Meanwhile, a report from Dexerto suggests that Big Shot Pictures founder Brian Robbins is equally excited, claiming that the YouTuber is uniquely creative and has the ability to make an impact around the world.
What is known remains a secret
Although the exact plot remains under wraps, the series will feature an animated version of IShowSpeed. This is expected to be one of the first projects in which he approaches storytelling with a high degree of creativity.
A report from Streams Charts states that Big Shot Pictures is currently looking for a large buyer to whom it can sell the set.
IShowSpeed enters the world of anime
With over 52 million YouTube subscribers, IShowSpeed is currently at the top of the streaming world. He won the title of Anchor of the Year at the Streamer Awards for two consecutive years in 2024 and 2025.
According to Variety, the anime project positions Speed at the crossroads of the creator economy, home entertainment and the rapidly growing global animation industry, where other major studios are already lying to get ownership rights. The famous streamer described the upcoming adventure as a “dream,” showing his love for the genre.
