Disney+ released a new featurette ofThe Proud Family: Louder and Prouderthat highlights the voice talent returning to the revival of the groundbreaking animated series. The upcoming series will bring back many familiar voices and include an impressive ensemble of guest stars that go from famous rappers to Olympic medalists.
The Proud Family’s original series ran on Disney Channel for two seasons, from 2011 to 2005, with a TV film also released in 2005. The revival will pick up where the original left off, chronicling the misadventures of Penny Proud as she navigates her teenage years alongside a wacky and wild family. As the featurette underlines, the core cast that made the original series so special will be back for the revival, which also includes many new voices.
Cast members reprising their roles from the original series includesKyla Prattas Penny Proud,Tommy Davidsonas Oscar Proud,Paula Jai Parkeras Trudy Proud,JoMarie Paytonas Suga Mama,Cedric the Entertaineras Uncle Bobby,Carlos Menciaas Felix Boulevardez,Maria Canals-Barreraas Sunset Boulevardez,Alvaro Gutierrezas Papi,Karen Malina Whiteas Dijonay Jones,Soleil Moon Fryeas Zoey Howzer, andAlisa Reyesas LaCienega Boulevardez. In addition, new recurring voices includeKeke Palmeras Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins,Billy Porteras Randall Leibowitz-Jenkins,Zachary Quintoas Barry Leibowitz-Jenkins, andEJ Johnsonas Michael Collins. Additional recurring stars includeAsante Blackk(This Is Us) as Penny’s boyfriend, Kareem; rapper Artist"A Boogie" Duboseas Maya’s gamer brother, Francis “KG” Leibowitz-Jenkins;Raquel Lee Bolleau(Real Husbands of Hollywood) who reprises her role as Nubia Gross; andMarcus T. Paulk(Red Tails) who reprises his role as Penny’s classmate Myron.
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The guest-starring voice cast will feature some of music and entertainment’s biggest names, includingLizzo;Lil Nas X;Chance the Rapper;Normani;Leslie Odom Jr.(Hamilton);Tiffany Haddish(Like a Boss);Lena Waithe(Master of None);Anthony Anderson(Black-ish);Gabrielle Union(L.A.’s Finest);Debbie Allen(Grey’s Anatomy);James Pickens Jr.(Grey’s Anatomy);Courtney B. Vance(Lovecraft Country);Jane Lynch(Glee);Marsai Martin(Black-ish);Jaden Smith(After Earth);Glynn Turman(House of Lies);Lamorne Morris(New Girl);Brenda Song(Dollface);Tina Knowles(Black Is King);Eva Longoria(Desperate Housewives);Holly Robinson Peete(21 Jump Street);Al Roker(Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs); beauty influencer and social media personalityBretman Rock; and Olympic gold medal gymnastsGabby Douglas,Laurie Hernandez, andDominique Dawes.
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouderis executive-produced byBruce W. Smith(The Princess and the Frog) andRalph Farquhar(Moesha), both of whom led the original series.Calvin Brown, Jr.(Moesha) is co-executive producer and story editor,Jan Hirota(Big Hero 6 The Series) is producer, andEastwood Wong(Carmen Sandiego) is art director.
All seasons ofThe Proud Familyare currently available on Disney+.The Proud Family: Louder and Prouderwill premiere in 2022 exclusively on Disney+. Check the new featurette below.
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