Misfit Janitors Save World in New Animated Horror-Comedy

An Australian animated horror-comedy titled Doomsweepers is in development, featuring a unique premise about a team of misfit janitors. The series is created by Sarah Harper, known for her work on "Monkie Kid," with Sydney-based Flying Bark Animation producing.

The synopsis reveals that these janitors transition from routine cleaning duties to saving the world, uncovering the research facility's secrets in the process. Producers highlight the show's candy-colored art direction, which aims to provide a vibrant visual distinction from typical dark, apocalyptic themes.

Flying Bark Animation, with studios in Sydney, Los Angeles, and Madrid, has a portfolio including "Stranger Things: Tales From '85" and "Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender." Lightfold, co-producer, was founded in 2023 by "Final Space" creator Olan Rogers and producer Forrester Kane, focusing on fan-connected animated projects. L.A. publishing house Gungnir has also joined the project.

Sarah Harper developed Doomsweepers, inspired by observing everyday people stepping up during Australia's catastrophic bushfires and the subsequent global pandemic. She aimed to showcase the courage of overlooked individuals, like janitors, who rise to extraordinary challenges.