Stephen Colbert to make animated comedy about Trump

A fierce critic of US President Donald Trump, Stephen Colbert is all set to executive produce a new animated comedy about Trump's White House.

'The Late Show' host sold the series- based on the animated Donald Trump seen in Colbert's Showtime election-night special and on his CBS show- to Showtime. It has already been picked up for 10 episodes.

"I know a lot of people wanted to do this, and I'm honoured that the Cartoon President invited our documentary crew into his private world," Colbert said in a statement about the pick-up, reports

"I've seen some of the footage, and I look forward to sharing the man behind the MAGA."

Colbert has teamed up with ' The Late Show' show-runner, Chris Licht, on the project.

-ANI