Key Takeaways:
– Everybody Hates Chris is being remolded into an animated series titled Everybody Still Hates Chris.
– Actors from the original series like Terry Crews and Tichina Arnold are returning, alongside newcomers like Tim Johnson Jr, Ozioma Akagha, Terrence Little Gardenhigh, and Gunnar Sizemore.
– Everybody Still Hates Chris is set to premiere on Comedy Central later this year.
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The popular early 2000s comedy ‘Everybody Hates Chris,' inspired by Chris Rock's teenage years is set to make a huge comeback. This time, it will be in animated form with the appropriate title ‘Everybody Still Hates Chris.' Fans of the original series will be thrilled to learn that some key actors are reprising their roles, and we will see fresh faces adding to the comical ‘hate parade.'
Chris Rock, who narrated the live-action series, is returning as ‘Adult Chris' – once again sharing anecdotes inspired by his skinny, nerdy teenage years in a large, working-class family in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, during the late 1980s. Can you imagine the fun and laughter we're about to have with this refreshing twist on the narrative?
Two loved characters, Julius and Rochelle, will be voiced by Terry Crews and Tichina Arnold reprising their roles from the original series. Fans will remember Julius as Chris' hardworking father, often taking on multiple jobs to support the family. Rochelle, Chris' smart and strong-willed mother, who doesn't tolerate nonsense, is also making her comeback.
Introducing New Cast Members
Joining the well-known cast are some fresh faces, including Tim Johnson Jr. who'll be voicing ‘Young Chris.' Depicted as an overshadowed nerd, Young Chris frequently gets in awkward situations courtesy of his prankster baby sister, Tonya, voiced by Ozioma Akagha. Then there's Drew, the golden child of the family who always outshines Chris in virtually everything. This smooth ladies' man will be voiced by Terrence Little Gardenhigh. Finally, Gunnar Sizemore joins the cast as Greg – Chris's only friend at school.
The Background Story of Everybody Hates Chris
‘Everybody Hates Chris' was created by Chris Rock and Ali LeRoi and loosely based on Rock's real-life teenage years growing up in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York City, from 1982 to 1987. The original live-action series, which aired for four seasons, with a total of 88 episodes, also starred Terry Crews, Tichina Arnold, Tequan Richmond, Imani Hakim, Vincent Martella, and Tyler James Williams.
Coming Soon to Comedy Central
Gear up for loads of laughter as ‘Everybody Still Hates Chris' is set to premiere on Comedy Central later this year. Series Showrunner and Executive Producer, Sanjay Shah, is pumped about the project. “We ended up making something we're proud of that is true to the original series we all loved,” he said.
Are you as excited as we are about the comeback of Everybody Hates Chris? How are you feeling about the shift to animation from live-action? Let us know your thoughts and expectations in the comments section.
‘Everybody Still Hates Chris' is more than just a nostalgic trip down memory lane – it's a reunion between the audience and characters so dearly missed. Stay tuned for this highly anticipated animated series coming to your screen later this year!
