At this year’s D23 Expo, shows, movies, and games that fit under the Disney umbrella came together to celebrate and announce some of the newest projects coming into the world of Disney. Disney Channel has been responsible for shaping the childhoods of children across the world. From eye-catching animated movies and shorts to TV shows and cartoons that will have kids tuning in every week for new episodes, Disney Channel continues to pump out shows that define generations. There are some creators out there who have cemented their icon status by developing some of the most rememberable shows in Disney Channel history. For the new animated show Hamster & Gretel, Dan Povenmire has done it again.
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Povenmire is a co-creator of the Disney Channel show Phineas and Ferb. So, if you were excited about spending the 104 days of summer vacation with the pair of ambitious brothers until school comes along just to end it, then you need to check out Hamster & Gretel! On the first day of the weekend-long event, Hamster & Gretel held a panel that featured creator Dan Povenmire and members of the cast as they spoke on this exciting new project. Here is everything you need to know about Hamster and Gretel.
What Is It About?
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Hamster & Gretel follows a young girl named Gretel and her pet hamster after they acquire superpowers from some aliens. Well, with great power comes great responsibility and for a young girl like Gretel, she’s going to need some guidance of her own.
Good thing her brother Kevin is there to help! This sibling tag team and their pet hamster fight some of the most ridiculous (in the best way) villains a brain could come up with in order to protect their city. We’ve got action, family, and superpowers! What more could you ask for? If you are looking to watch this brand-new show, episodes are airing currently on Disney Channel!
A Cast to Remember
As explored in the D23 panel, casting for this show was a top priority for Povenmire. The choices made for these characters adds an extra layer to why this show is destined to be a hit. To start off, Povenmire is keeping it a family affair, casting his actual child, Meli Povenmire as Gretel. We also have young actor Michael Cimino as Kevin, incomparable pop culture icon Joey King as Fred, YouTube megastar Liza Koshy as Veronica Hill, and even Disney Channel Alum Alyson Stoner as Lauren.
If that wasn’t enough, Stranger Things star Priah Ferguson is playing the character Bailey! Although many of these actors were missing from the D23 panel, their presence was definitely felt, and they were praised heavily by their costars and Povenmire himself. You can see these stars in action by watching an exclusive D23 Expo clip here!
Why Should You Be Excited
Whether it be the animation style to the comforting sibling dynamic between Kevin and Gretel, this show captures all the charismatic fun that every Disney Channel show should have and then some. Dan Povenmire has definitely not lost his touch. At the D23 Expo this year, the cast spoke about the show and how it continues to push for more diversity and inclusion in entertainment. Carolina Ravassa, who plays the character Carolina, a Latina mom in the show, and Venezuelan actress Karina Moreno, who plays a very interesting villain in the story, speak highly of the necessity of bringing these diverse characters on screen for children’s television. Also, Povenmire describes the monumental steps the industry has moved forward in his ability to portray a young, female character partaking in some intense, although animated, action sequences.
From the ethics behind the storytelling as well as Povenmire’s genius involved in its creation, Hamster & Gretel is the children’s show to look out for.
