By Dino-Ray Ramos
28.02.2020 - 03:46 / etcanada.com
The Proud family is making a comeback.
The Disney Plus streaming service said Thursday it’s ordered a revival of the animated series about an African American teenager and her extended family.
The new series, “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder,” will feature original cast members including Kyla Pratt as Penny Proud and Tommy Davidson and Paula Jai Parker as her parents, Oscar and Trudy.
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#Roommates, your prayers have been officially answered! Many fans have been hoping and praying that new streaming service Disney+ would revive the hit 2000’s animated series, “The Proud Family”—well, Kyla Pratt, the star of the original, just confirmed the news.
The Proud Family is making a comeback.
One of the worst kept secrets in Hollywood is finally confirmed: The Proud Family is back. After being confirmed by both Tommy Davidson and Jo Marie Payton, Disney+ officially announced The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, a revival of the fan-favorite The Proud Family animated series.
Nearly two decades after their debut on the Disney Channel, the Prouds are staging the ultimate family reunion. Disney+ has given the greenlight to a revival of The Proud Family with the original voice cast, and you won't have to wait too long to see what the beloved animated family has been up to in the time they've been away. TV Guide has learned that production on The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder is currently underway.
By Erik Pedersen
“The Proud Family” revival has officially been greenlit at Disney Plus.
Months after news surfaced that may be coming back, Disney+ made it official on Thursday, announcing that the groundbreaking 2000s animated comedy was officially getting a revival series.
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