"What's the harm in asking?" – Dlala Studios on taking a big swing to get comedy legend Bob Mortimer for the upcoming game Murals
The name Bob Mortimer might not mean much to those who haven't lived in the UK, but he's a huge deal in the world of British comedy. Read more
Bob Mortimer, a renowned British comedian, has joined Dlala Studios for their upcoming game Murals. The studio's founder, Aj Grand-Scrutton, and lead writer, Kelsy Abbott, approached Mortimer after creating a character inspired by him. They reached out to Mortimer's team, and after multiple attempts, they secured the comedian's interest.
It took 48 hours of intense writing before Mortimer agreed to read their two-to-three-page script. The Dlala founder recalls the script as the longest 48 hours of his life, as both he and Abbott were nervous about showing it to Mortimer. Once Mortimer loved the script, he agreed to be a part of the game. This significant achievement marks a departure from Dlala Studios' earlier focus on creating games for other IP holders.
Founded in 2012 by Grand-Scrutton and Craig Thomas, the studio has built a reputation for working on projects for companies like Rare and Disney. Recently, they have decided to create their own IP, taking a risk by funding half of the development themselves and securing the investment of a Canadian family office.
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