iHeartMedia and CitizenSkull Forge Audio Content Alliance

iHeartMedia and CitizenSkull have entered into a multi-year development agreement, establishing a collaborative relationship focused on producing premium scripted audio content. The partnership prioritizes creating elevated genre storytelling with strong potential for expansion across various platforms and developing intellectual property that can be franchised.

The first project to emerge from this alliance is "Prodigal," a science fiction thriller. This series is created and written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly, known for their work as a New York Times bestselling comic book duo. "Prodigal" is scheduled for release in the fall of 2026.

Kevin Arbouet will serve as showrunner for "Prodigal," with Sean M. Butler and Mark Myers executive producing on behalf of CitizenSkull. Butler also takes on a producer role, alongside Paul Yurick of The Future Party, and Boye Akolade as co-executive producer. CitizenSkull emphasizes the partnership's goal of bringing bold, high-concept intellectual property to market that is both character-driven and scalable.

This deal signifies iHeartMedia's ongoing dedication to developing high-end scripted audio productions. The company aims to align with top creative talent to originate original intellectual property that possesses multiplatform franchise capabilities, reinforcing its position in the evolving audio entertainment landscape.