The Proud Family is coming back with The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder releasing on Disney+ February 23, 2022.
Disney has announced that the Proud Family is returning on February 23, 2022, with The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder on Disney+. The show will pick up the story of its central character, Penny Proud, and her family of characters: parents Oscar and Trudy, twin siblings BeBe and CeCe, and grandmother Suga Mama (and Puff!). The series will of course feature the return of Penny’s crew Dijonay Jones, LaCienega Boulevardez and Zoey Howzer, among others.
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The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder will feature the return of many original cast members such as Kyla Pratt as Penny Proud, JoMarie Payton as Suga Mama, Tommy Davidson as Oscar Proud, Paula Jai Parker as Trudy Proud, Karen Malina White as Dijonay Jones, Cedric the Entertainer as Uncle Bobby, Soleil Moon Frye as Zoey Howzer, Alisa Reyes as LaCienega Boulevardez, Carlos Mencia as Felix Boulevardez, Maria Canals-Barrera as Sunset Boulevardez, Alvaro Gutierrez as Papi, Raquel Lee Bolleau as Nubia Gross, Marcus T. Paulk as Myron, Aldis Hodge as Frankie, Aries Spears as Wizard Kelly, Cree Summer as Peabo, Patricia Belcher as Principal Hightower and Kevin Michael Richardson as Dr. Payne.
See them in action in the trailer below:
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder Official Trailer
In addition to the original cast, fans can look forward to new voices: Keke Palmer as Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins, Billy Porter and Zachary Quinto as Randall and Barry Leibowitz-Jenkins, rapper Artist “A Boogie” Dubose as Francis “KG” Leibowitz-Jenkins, EJ Johnson as Michael Collins, Asante Blackk as Kareem, Bresha Webb as CeCe, and Aiden Dodson as BeBe in recurring roles. That is not including the guest roles.
The guest cast includes Lizzo, Lil Nas X, Chance the Rapper, Normani, Leslie Odom Jr, Tiffany Haddish, Lena Waithe, Anthony Anderson, Gabrielle Union, Debbie Allen, James Pickens Jr., Courtney B. Vance, Jane Lynch, Marsai Martin, Jaden Smith, Glynn Turman, Lamorne Morris, Brenda Song, Tina Knowles, Eva Longoria, Holly Robinson Peete, Al Roker, Bretman Rock, Gabby Douglas, Laurie Hernandez, Dominique Dawes, Daniel “Desus Nice” Baker, D.C. Young Fly, Kid Capri, Art Evans, Arturo Castro, Ashton Sanders, Dominique Fishback, Jeremy O. Harris, Karrie Martin, Logan Browning and Princess Nokia.
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Some of the voices were probably recognizable in the trailer, but what definitely rang a bell was Kurt Farquhar’s composition. Farquhar wrote and composed the original “The Proud Family” theme song and returns as series songwriter and composer for The Proud Family: Loud and Prouder. With the new series, he reimagined a contemporary version of the theme song while still preserving the lyrics and melody. The new version is performed by rising R&B star Joyce Wrice. Get a sneak peek in this behind-the-scenes music featurette.
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder Music Featurette
Along with the new series, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder will have a cross-category product line of apparel, stationery, home, toys, and Funko Pop! collectibles exclusively at Target timed to the series launch. The complete library of the original series will be available on digital February 15th and on DVD on March 15th. Additionally, a new storybook from Disney Press, “It All Started with an Orange Basketball,” is coming soon; and “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” digital soundtrack will be available later this year on Walt Disney Records.
About The Proud: Family Louder and Prouder
From Disney Television Animation, “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” is executive-produced by Bruce W. Smith (“The Princess and the Frog”) and Ralph Farquhar (“Moesha”), both of whom led the original series. Calvin Brown, Jr. (“Moesha”) is co-executive producer, Jan Hirota (“Big Hero 6 The Series”) is producer, and Eastwood Wong (“Carmen Sandiego”) is art director.
All seasons of “The Proud Family,” which debuted on Disney Channel in 2001 and is still beloved for its characters, multilayered humor, and inclusive messages and stories, are currently available on Disney+.
Are you excited for The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder? Have you rewatched the original series on Disney+? What do you think of the new animation style? Let us know in the comments below or tell on on Twitter @The_Illuminerdi.
Source: Disney+
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