Lucas the Spider

Lucas the Spider is an animated character created by animator Joshua Slice, named after and voiced by his nephew. Lucas is based on a jumping spider (possibly of the genus Phidippus) and has starred in multiple short YouTube videos. Lucas has received highly positive reception for his gentle and warm-hearted nature.[1][2] The first Lucas the Spider video was uploaded on November 5, 2017.[3][4]

Lucas the Spider

Fresh TV acquired the rights to Lucas the Spider and started producing the YouTube shorts with the plan to create a long form series using the character.[5]

In 2018, a plushie of Lucas the Spider was released for sale online.

In December 2018, Lucas the Spider appeared in YouTube Rewind 2018.

In February 2020, it was announced that a Lucas the Spider series has secured a global distribution deal with Cartoon Network and Boomerang.[6]

As of 2020, there have been no new episodes of Lucas the Spider. In various replies within posts to comments on his Instagram, Slice has stated that they "haven’t posted any new content for a while because the team is hard at work on the TV show!".[7]

References
  1. McLean, Tom. "Fresh TV to Expand 'Lucas the Spider' Web Videos". Animation World Network. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
  2. Rittmeyer, Brian. "YouTube sensation 'Lucas the Spider' challenges fears of arachnids". Tribune-Review. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
  3. Beggs, Scott. "The Adorable Lucas The Spider Is Cold And Wants To Come Inside". Nerdist. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
  4. Hadley, Glenn. "Lucas The Spider Movie: Fans Ask Disney Pixar For Film With Adorable Animated Arachnid, Viral YouTube Star". Inquisitr. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
  5. Milligan, Mercedes. "'Lucas the Spider' Snares Fresh TV in Its Adorable Web". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
  6. Lucas the Spider (February 10, 2020). "I WONDER what exciting news Lucas has to share? Read below!". YouTube.
  7. "Joshua Slice on Instagram: "A few of my studio friends started an animation podcast and the latest episode (out today!) talks about my journey in creating Lucas the…"". Instagram. Retrieved 2020-10-19.


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