About Ten Year Old Tom

Ten Year Old Tom is a fascinating animated television series released in 2021. It is a comical depiction of a 10-year-old boy named Tom, navigating through the confusing world of adults around him. This candid and humorous series explores the hilarious, confusing, and sometimes daunting experiences of a kid trying to understand the world and the bizarre adult behavior in everyday situations. The creators aim to bring out the innocence and raw wholeness of life from a child's perspective.

Making / Production

Ten Year Old Tom premiered on HBO Max in 2021 and is designed and produced by a wonderful team of talented animators and writers. The series is created by Steve Dildarian, known for his work on animated project 'The Life & Times of Tim.' The series emphasizes heavy use of dialogue over visuals, which brings out a unique taste to the comedy genre.

Actors

• Steve Dildarian: The creator himself, gives voice to Tom, the naive 10-year-old boy who is the lead character in the series. The monotone, yet lively voice brings out the perfect innocence and bewilderment expected from his character.
• Byron Bowers: He voices Tom's best friend, bringing an added layer of comic relief and camaraderie to the series.
• Janeane Garofalo: She plays the character of Tom's mother, adding a warm and emotional touch to the storyline.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• 'Ten Year Old Tom' marks a significant reunion for creator Steve Dildarian and HBO, as Steve was the brain behind the celebrated HBO title 'The Life & Times of Tim' previously.
• The series uses a unique, never-seen style of animation, using mostly dialogue-heavy scenes, instead of action or visuals to carry the plot forward.
• Though it is an animated series, it primarily targets adult viewers, eloquently portraying the innocence of childhood from a humorous angle.

Quotes

• "Those who are viewed as normal are those who often view the world as skewed." - Ten Year Old Tom
• "Naivety is the mother of all adventures." - Tom's Friend

Music, Soundtrack

• "Tom's Theme" - A Burtonesque track that sets the mood for the series.
• "Adventure Awaits" - A playful, naive, and cheerful tune representing Tom's adventures.