YouTube Unveils 2021 Originals Slate Featuring Markiplier, Marques Brownlee, Jake Roper
YouTube today unveiled its slate of 2021 Originals, a mix of new and returning series and specials it says showcases its “commitment to partnering with YouTube Creators, musicians, and artists to tell authentic and dynamic stories.”
Previously and newly announced programming for this year includes several projects fronted by YouTubers, including a second interactive special with longtime gaming creator
Markiplier (premiering later this year) and second-season renewals for
Marques Brownlee’s Jake Roper’s
Also in the pipeline are further installments of
Bear Witness, Take Action, which brings together Black public figures, celebrities, creators, and activists with a goal to “unite and inspire YouTube’s global community to take action for racial justice and protect Black lives,” per YouTube.