( Click here for the full list of A-list visitors.) In addition to introducing several new characters, the show also boasts a ludicrously long list of celebrity guest voices, from Tiffany Haddish to Lil Nas X. Returning voices from the original series include Tommy Davidson as Oscar Proud, Kyla Pratt as Penny Proud, Paula Jai Parker as Trudy Proud, JoMarie Payton as Suga Mama, Cedric the Entertainer as Uncle Bobby, Carlos Mencia as Felix Boulevardez, Maria Canals-Barrera as Sunset Boulevardez, Alvaro Gutierrez as Papi, Karen Malina White as Dijonay Jones, Soleil Moon Frye as Zoey Howzer, and Alisa Reyes as LaCienega Boulevardez. 'Fierce' Boba Fett Wookiee Gets Warm Welcome From Star Wars Vet's Widow Will Book of Boba Fett's Next Episode Possibly Bring Back Grogu? The Santa Clause: Elizabeth Mitchell Returning for Disney+ Sequel Series More than 15 years have passed since The Proud Family last aired on Disney Channel, but fans will be relieved to see that everyone in the family remains exactly as you remember them - only with more impressive animation. So, the culmination of 20 years passing before The Proud Family reappeared is actually kind of a little miracle.Don’t worry, though, it’ll all make sense when you watch TVLine’s exclusive first look at the upcoming Disney+ series The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder. They were back then, but a lot has changed, and the show changed with it. And that’s the best part of the show, because we’re moving with society’s trajectory-and everybody is included. Tommy Davidson, who voices Penny’s father, Oscar Proud, adds, “We’ve gone to areas of our society that used to be taboo and aren’t anymore. This is the beginning, and I’m so proud to be on the forefront of this new movement.” “I’m excited to see characters like this come to life. “It’s so powerful,” Johnson says of seeing an oft marginalized community represented. Bruce and I guide the ship, but the writers, the artists and the directors are the ones bringing in the authentic points of view.”įor example, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder introduces three new LGBTQ characters, including a nonconforming trendsetter, voiced by EJ Johnson, and a mixed-raced married couple with two children, voiced by Billy Porter and Zachary Quinto. I describe it as being the ultimate fan art, if you will. The other interesting thing is that most of the people working on the show now were fans of the original show back in the day. “All of these things come to bear on the final product. We have two Black female directors, which is unheard of in animation,” Farquhar says. Smith and Farquhar credit the series’ authenticity with hiring a diverse creative team, which includes co-executive producer Calvin Brown, Jr., producer Jan Hirota and art director Eastwood Wong. And in doing that, we were able to create these multi-layered characters who now speak their truths in very humorous, very deep ways.” This time around, we were encouraged to simply be truthful in our storytelling. “But the thing was, we could only say so much back then we had to dance around it. And, just like the original series, the revival focuses on “important topics that resonated with us and with our community,” Smith adds. At the core of every episode is a strong relatable, story with an emotional resolution.”Īccording to the executive producers, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder is proof that specificity of story allows the audience to see the universality of people’s experiences. “We did it before, and we’ve doubled down on it this time around. “We strived for nuanced storytelling that showed the reality of a Black family as seen through the eyes of a 14-year-old Black girl,” Farquhar says. The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder is merely the latest example of that principle. What makes Disney unique is that its stories mean something to people they inspire, give hope, unite people and illuminate the world around us, creating lasting memories. The Proud Family was beloved for its characters, humor and inclusivity, and the revival series is bolstering its reputation for storytelling excellence. Smith and Ralph Farquhar, both of whom led the original series. From Disney Television Animation, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder is created and executive produced by Bruce W. It picks up the story of its central character, Penny Proud (voiced by Kyla Pratt), and her madcap family and loyal crew. The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, a revival of the groundbreaking animated series The Proud Family, debuts today with two episodes on Disney+.
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