‘Boondocks’ creator Aaron McGruder signs deal with Adult Swim

Aaron McGruder, creator of the edgy “The Boondocks� animated series, has signed a first-look development deal with Adult Swim. The first project will be a new live action/adventure pilot with the working title of “Hooligan Squad� about an American insurgency in Japanese occupied San Francisco, set in the near future.

McGruder’s first live-action series for Adult Swim, “Black Jesus,� is scheduled to premiere next month.

“It’s a rare thing to have a network home,� McGruder said in a statement. “Even more rare is a home that wants to see you grow and expand as a creator. Adult Swim is headed to new horizons and I’m happy to be along for the ride.�

“Black Jesus� finds Jesus “living in present day Compton, Ca., on a daily mission to spread love and kindness throughout the neighborhood with the help of his small but loyal group of downtrodden followers.�

McGruder has not been involved with the fourth and final season of “The Boondocks.�