I2A2 Studios And Odd Ninja Media Join Forces To Adapt Jason B. Ryan’s Jericho Cutter Comic into An Animated Series; Eli Harris And Essence Atkins Tapped For Lead Roles
We are pleased to announce that Jericho Cutter, the original comic book series created by NAACP Image award-winning writer and producer Jason B. Ryan of Odd Ninja Media, in partnership with Emmy award-winning technologist, producer, and visual artist Renard T. Jenkins of I2A2 Studios, is officially being adapted into an animated series. The project marks a first, bold collaboration between Odd Ninja Media and I2A2 Studios. Bringing Ryan’s gritty, cinematic storytelling and Jenkins’ bold visuals and technology-leaning styles together promises to create new and exciting worlds in which the audience can immerse themselves.
The series will feature award-winning voice actor and voice actor Eli Harris (Elder Scrolls, Baldur’s Gate, Star Wars: The Order) and acclaimed actress Essence Atkins (Half & Half, Are We There Yet?, Marlon) are attached to voice lead characters.
A DARK, CINEMATIC UNIVERSE COMES TO LIFE
Jericho Cutter is a hard-hitting, character-driven sci-fi saga that fuses action, mystery, and dystopian intrigue. Originally introduced as a graphic novel series by Jason B. Ryan, Jericho Cutter explores themes of resilience, identity, and redemption against the backdrop of a futuristic, cyberpunk world. The adaptation into animation expands its reach to a new audience while maintaining the rich visual style and mature storytelling of the source material.
“Odd Ninja Media was built to create worlds that challenge convention and celebrate imagination,” said Jason B. Ryan, creator of Jericho Cutter and founder of Odd Ninja Media. “Partnering with Renard and I2A2 Studios gives us the opportunity to take that vision to the next level and share it with audiences around the world. Having talents like Eli Harris and Essence Atkins on board adds real depth and authenticity to the story and the characters we’re bringing to life.”
ABOUT THE CAST
Eli Harris is a military veteran and award-winning actor, voice actor, and speaker with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry that is known for his dynamic range and memorable performances. Eli has worked on an incredible catalog of projects, appearing in numerous video game titles like Last Flag, Need For Speed: Takedown, No More Room in Hell 2, and Starship Troopers: Terran Command. He also lends his dynamic voice to animated projects such as Monkey Wrench, Star Wars: The Order, Amazon’s Space Agents: The Mysterious Ax, Torn Seas, Poof!, and countless others. Eli Harris - IMDb
Essence Atkins is a celebrated actress with a career spanning three decades in television, film, and voice acting. Known for her versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles in TV series and movies like Half & Half, Are We There Yet?, Papa’s House, First Wives Club, Deliver Us from Eva, and The Noel Diary. Essence Atkins - IMDb
ABOUT THE PRODUCERS
I2A2 Studios – Led by Renard T. Jenkins, I2A2 is a human-centered, technology-savvy content experience creation studio that uses the latest advancements in technology to design, create, build, and deploy unique animated and live immersive experiences. A Studio Built for Storytellers: At their core, the I2A2 Studios team believes that every great story begins with a creator and every creator deserves a place that puts their vision first. I2A2 Studios nurtures bold voices and supports artists at every step to make the complex invisible, so creativity can flourish.”We’re reimagining the production pipeline with one goal in mind: Empower Storytellers! From traditional filmmaking and hand-drawn animation to the cutting edge of AI, machine learning, VFX, game engines, and virtual production, our tools are built by artists, for artists, and with artists and quality results in mind. We focus on making technology feel seamless, transparent, and tailored to you...so you can bring your ideas to life, without friction.”
Odd Ninja Media – Founded by Jason B. Ryan, Odd Ninja Media is a Production company and Publisher with a mission to tell inspiring, exciting, thought-provoking, and authentic stories featuring culturally authentic characters through comics, animation, television, and film.
Odd Ninja Media’s unique brand of original content infuses elements of hip-hop, science fiction, afro-futurism, comedy, spirituality, metaphysics, and action with fresh, original characters that push the limits of creativity and imagination.