Everybody Hates Chris Animated Reboot Show In Development
Summary
Several main cast members have just been confirmed to return for theEverybody Hates Chrisrevival. Starring Chris Rock, the original sitcom centered around a Black teenager who is trying to function in an all-white ’80s school district and an unstable family. In addition to Rock, the original series starred Terry Crews, Tichina Arnold, Tequan Richmond, Imani Hakim, Tyler James Williams, and Vincent Martella.Everybody Hates Chrisran for four seasonsfrom 2005 to 2009, and an animated revivalwas recently announced.
As perComedy Central, several returning cast members have been confirmed forEverybody Still Hates Chris, the show’s animated revival. Said stars include Rock, Arnold, and Crews. Rock will return to his role as the narrator. Crews and Arnold will reprise their roles as Chris' parents. In addition to these returning cast members, theEverybody Still Hates Chrisvoice cast will include new actors Tim Johnson Jr., Ozioma Akagha, Terrence Little Gardenhigh, and Gunnar Sizemore. Rock and showrunner Sanjay Shah also both commented on the show:
Chris Rock:I’m very excited to introduce the world to another funny side of my childhood.
Sanjay Shah:I wanted this job to get free tickets to a Chris Rock stand up show, but we ended up making something we’re proud of that is true to the original series we all loved.
Why This Casting Announcement Is So Exciting
While Crews and Arnold will return to their roles, the other actors are newcomers to their characters. Taking the place of Williams, Johnson will step in to voice Young Chris. He will be bothered by his pesky younger sister, Tonya, who will be voiced by Akagha. Gardenhigh provides the voice of Drew, who Comedy Central describes as “the epitome of Black Excellence,” while Sizemore will dedicate his vocal talents to the role of Greg, Chris' friend at school.
The fact thatEverybody Still Hates Chrishas brought back their three main adult actors is incredibly exciting. Crews in particular has been busy in recent years, as he holds a major gig hosting the hit summer competition showAmerica’s Got Talent. Rock has also been involved in several projects in recent years, includingRustinas well as hisOscar slap-referencing comedy specialChris Rock: Selective Outrage. All of these actors returning forEverybody Still Hates Chrisshows their reverence for the project.
The Best Quotes From Everybody Hates Chris
Chris may think that everybody hates him, but the multitude of memorable quotes in his show has won over plenty of fans.
Featuring a mixture of new and old cast members is also tactically smart forEverybody Still Hates Chris. The original show wrapped over a decade ago, so they will need to have some kind of star power draw to bring fans back to the show. Additionally, casting new actors to voice the younger roles will eliminate the need for a major time jump.Everybody StillHates Chriscan pick up closer to where the original showleft off and draw audiences in with the returning actors, making it a likelier success.
Everybody Hates Chris
Cast
Everybody Hates Chris is a comedy television series inspired by the teenage years of comedian Chris Rock. Set in the 1980s, the show follows young Chris, portrayed by Tyler James Williams, as he navigates the challenges of adolescence while living in a Brooklyn neighborhood. The series also features Terry Crews and Tichina Arnold as Chris’s parents, who strive to maintain family stability amidst various humorous and relatable dilemmas.
