Adult Swim Greenlights Animated Comedy "My Two Cars"

Series from "Saturday Night Live" writer Dan Licata and "Joe Pera Talks With You" creator Joe Pera explores the daily dilemmas of a man with two cars.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Adult Swim has given the green light to a new animated comedy series called "My Two Cars" from writers Dan Licata ("Saturday Night Live") and Joe Pera ("Joe Pera Talks With You"). The series follows the daily life of Keith Asshole, a man who faces constant struggles over which of his two cars - a PT Cruiser and a Mini-Cooper - to drive each day.

Why it matters

The series comes from the minds of two acclaimed comedy writers, Licata and Pera, known for their unique and offbeat sensibilities. "My Two Cars" represents Adult Swim's continued commitment to supporting innovative animated comedies with simple yet hilarious premises.

The details

Each episode of "My Two Cars" will explore the absurd dilemmas and questions that arise from Keith Asshole's ownership of both a PT Cruiser and a Mini-Cooper. The animation for the series is being handled by Green Street Pictures, the studio behind other Adult Swim hits like "Common Side Effects" and "Scavengers Reign".

  • Adult Swim announced the series greenlight in February 2026.

The players

Dan Licata

A comedian and writer who has worked on shows like "Saturday Night Live", "Joe Pera Talks With You", and "Teenage Euthanasia". In 2024, he released his first comedy special "For the Boys".

Joe Pera

A stand-up comedian from Buffalo, NY, best known for his Adult Swim series "Joe Pera Talks With You", which has been praised as "TV's quietest, most artful comedy".

Green Street Pictures

The animation studio behind the Emmy and Annie Award-nominated Adult Swim series "Common Side Effects" and the Emmy-nominated "Scavengers Reign".

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What they’re saying

“It's a simple premise with good characters and great cars. We appreciate Adult Swim allowing us to see such a dumb idea through into an entire season.”

— Dan Licata and Joe Pera, Co-creators

“Few shows (and fewer showrunners) are courageous enough to explore life's biggest questions. But Dan and Joe are more than brave enough to confront head-on the perplexity of which car to drive today.”

— Michael Ouweleen, President, Adult Swim

What’s next

The series is currently in production and is expected to premiere on Adult Swim in the near future.

The takeaway

"My Two Cars" represents Adult Swim's continued commitment to supporting innovative and offbeat animated comedies that explore the absurdities of everyday life through a unique lens. The series' simple yet hilarious premise, combined with the creative talents of Licata and Pera, promises to deliver a fresh and entertaining viewing experience for Adult Swim's audience.