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"The Proud Family": Disney+ Bringing Back Popular Animated Family Sitcom "Louder and Prouder"
While Disney+ may not be having much luck in the Lizzie McGuire department, one popular Disney family appears to be doing just fine – and ready for a return. The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder has been given a greenlight from the streaming service, with original series creator/executive producer Bruce W. Smith and executive producer Ralph Farquhar returning – with co-executive producer and story editor Calvin Brown.
While there isn't an airdate set, new concept art for the animated family sitcom was released:
"In our minds, the show never really went away, as we still had tons of stories left to tell. It's the perfect time to bring back this show, and we can't wait to take fans, old and new alike, on this journey with us."
– Bruce W. Smith and Ralph Farquhar
While the greenlight is welcome news to fans of the original series, though not a huge surprise. Cast member Jo Marie Payton revealed during an interview on ABC's GMA3 that new episodes were on the way.
Picking up where the ground-breaking 2001-2005 series left off and continuing to feature messages of inclusion and cultural diversity, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder picks up the story of central character Penny Proud and her family: parents Oscar and Trudy, twin siblings BeBe and CeCe and grandmother Suga Mama. Also returning are Penny's loyal crew — Dijonay Jones, LaCienega Boulevardez and Zoey Howzer — along with Uncle Bobby.
Returning to reprise their Proud Family voice roles are Kyla Pratt as Penny, Tommy Davidson as Oscar, Paula Jai Parker as Trudy, Jo Marie Payton as Suga Mama, Karen Malina White as Dijonay Jones, Soleil Moon Frye as Zoey Howzer, and Alisa Reyes as LaCienega Boulevardez – with Cedric the Entertainer returning as Uncle Bobby.
Disney+ is the home for all episodes of the original series, acclaimed for focusing on the daily lives and adventures of a family of color during a time when representation of that nature was still painfully lacking.
"The show's humor and relatable stories are as relevant with audiences today as ever. Our audiences have loved rediscovering their favorite episodes of The Proud Family, and we're excited Bruce, Ralph, Calvin and the returning cast are creating new stories for their new home on Disney+."
– Agnes Chu, SVP Content, Disney+
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