Nolan North Also Set to Star as Film Heads into Production
SAN FRANCISCO, March 23, 2026 – Tubi (www.tubi.tv), Fox Corporation’s (NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) free streaming service, today announced its new Original film “GAME ON” as part of its growing slate of YA romcoms. Sky Katz (Surviving Summer) and Case Walker (The Other Two) have been cast to headline the film alongside renowned voice actor Nolan North (the Uncharted and Assassin’s Creed video game franchises, Peacock’s live-action series Hysteria!).. GAME ON will be a highlighted topic at Tubi’s IAB Newfronts presentation on Tuesday, March 24 alongside other breaking news.
In GAME ON, talented gamer, Casey, is ready to win her high school’s first esports tournament. But when she discovers her online arch-nemesis is Theo, the charming new kid she’s starting to crush on, Casey decides to stay undercover and use their budding romance to study his moves in video game Eon Rush and take him down from the inside. With her supportive dad reminding her who she is beyond the headset, Casey’s carefully calculated plan begins to unravel as fake feelings turn real.
“GAME ON is a standout addition to our expanding slate of Tubi YA Originals, bringing viewers into the world of competitive gaming with an authentic coming-of-age story about identity, vulnerability and connection,” said Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer, Tubi. “With rising talent like Sky Katz and Case Walker alongside gaming icon Nolan North, we’re excited to bring Jem Garrard’s smart, insightful script to life and merge both YA and gaming fandoms.”
Katz is set to star as Casey who is sharp, stubborn, and effortlessly cool. A natural strategist with razor wit, she once gamed for the joy of it, but after years of harassment in online gaming spaces, that joy hardened into armor. Now she hides behind her voice-modded persona, ByteMe – fearless, untouchable, and at times, arrogant. Off the headset, though, Casey is still figuring out who she is.
Walker will play Theo who is charming, quietly confident and emotionally intelligent. A talented gamer with a sharp strategic mind, he thrives on competition online, where his alter ego ShadowGlitch happily trash-talks toxic trolls. His home life has taught him to be self-sufficient as he’s quietly stepped into the role of caretaker for his younger sister, revealing a deeply empathetic side beneath his easygoing humor.
North is set to star as Casey’s dad Mark. A funny, well-meaning single dad doing his best, Mark balances encouragement with a careful light touch, trying not to push Casey too hard while quietly rooting for her to rediscover the passions she once shared with her late mother.
GAME ON is written and directed by Jem Garrard (R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead) and produced by Blue Ice Pictures. Lance Samuels, Jem Garrard and Sky Katz serve as executive producers. The film is set to head into production in March 2026.
As part of Tubi’s ongoing plans to grow its YA programming and become a go-to in that market, GAME ON will join titles including KISSING IS THE EASY PART starring Asher Angel (Shazam! Fury of the Gods) and Paris Berelc (Alexa & Katie), HOW TO LOSE A POPULARITY CONTEST starring Sara Waisglass (Ginny & Georgia) and Chase Hudson (Downfalls High), and Tubi’s break-out hits SIDELINED 2: INTERCEPTED and SIDELINED: THE QB & ME starring Siena Agudong and Noah Beck. With 58% of viewers identifying as Gen Z and Millennials and 47% as multicultural (Nov 2025 MRI Study), Tubi is well positioned to build on the rising success of its previous films with plans to announce more titles in the near future.
About Tubi
Boldly built for fandom, Tubi is a free streaming service that entertains over 100 million monthly active users. Tubi offers the world’s largest collection of Hollywood movies and TV shows, thousands of creator-led stories and hundreds of Tubi Originals made for the most passionate fans. Headquartered in San Francisco and founded in 2014, Tubi is part of Tubi Media Group, a division of Fox Corporation.
About Blue Ice Pictures
Blue Ice Pictures is a leading independent film and television production company based in Toronto, with a sister company, Blue Ice Africa, in Cape Town. Renowned for delivering critically acclaimed and commercially successful content, Blue Ice produces a diverse slate of films, television series, documentaries, and reality programming, with a longstanding involvement in international co-productions, network series, and studio production services.
About Eon Rush
Eon Rush is a new session-based multiplayer action RPG set in a dynamic universe where players battle through evolving encounters and high-intensity gameplay loops. Built from the ground up by Eon Rush Studios Ltd. as a transmedia IP, and developed by industry veterans behind Diablo II, Far Cry, and leading live-service franchises. With strong early traction and an already engaged player community, Eon Rush continues to expand its world across platforms and formats offering a unique multiplayer gameplay designed to fit real life—so friends can jump in, team up, and play together anytime.
