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CAA signs horror creator ThatMob behind viral Verity series

Variety’s Brian Steinberg reports CAA signed ThatMob, creator of the Minecraft-based horror series Verity, which has drawn over 81 million views across four videos and nearly 3 million YouTube subscribers.

Why it matters. CAA’s backing gives ThatMob leverage to pursue franchise deals as the AI-driven horror property expands beyond YouTube into new series like Mikey’s Magical Mayhem.

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