T-Pain Expanding ‘Wiscansin’ Fictional Universe With New Animated Series

T-Pain is bringing Wiscansin to a digital screen near you. On Thursday (Oct. 9) the musician announced the brand new animated series, named for the fantasy location he invented in 2008, in partnership with Viral Nation and Wind Sun Sky Entertainment (WSS).

As detailed in a press statement, Wiscansin is inspired by the characters and life in his beloved fictional universe of the same name, as he continues to expand his creative profile in the entertainment industry. The digital series is the first project under Viral Nation’s expanded collaboration with WSS, highlighting the growing fusion of traditional Hollywood with creator-led entertainment and pushing these boundaries.

The full Wiscansin brand also includes merch sales, and T-Pain’s annual Wiscansin Fest music festival in Milwaukee.

“I’ve never been more excited to enter the animation arena with my new original series featuring all there is to love about Wiscansin!” expressed the Tallahassee native.

“Collaborating with Viral Nation and Wind Sun Sky for the project was an easy decision as they are truly at the forefront of creators, digital entertainment, animation and interactive IP development. It’s a privilege to be in the room with the best names in the business, working together to extend this amazing universe and community to old and new fans.”

“With the growing convergence of Hollywood with influencers and influencers with Hollywood, we’re eager to welcome this opportunity in bringing T-Pain’s iconic Wiscansin universe and cherished brand of nearly two decades to new dimensions of entertainment,” added Paul Telner, Head of Programming at Viral Nation. “Wind Sun Sky’s distinguished expertise in interactive storytelling, animation, and production makes them the perfect partner to fuel our talent in delivering world-class interactive entertainment that resonates with audiences in new and refreshing ways.”

Fans eager to tune into the Wiscansin world can excpect the first episodes in about “nine-to-twelve months,” explained Catherine Winder, CEO of Wind Sun Sky Entertainment to Deadline.

“This is T-Pain’s idea, it’s his authentic voice, and we want that woven into everything that we do. We’re working with him to figure out exactly where to go with the storytelling. He’s got strong opinions and he should have because he knows his fans and he knows his characters.”