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Unlike the original series which features an all-white cast, ''Powerpuff'' features a diverse casting. [[Chloe Bennet]], [[Dove Cameron]], and [[Yana Perrault]] were announced as Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, respectively, in March of 2021.<ref name="Cast Announced" /> By the end of the same month, [[Donald Faison]] was announced to have been cast as Professor Drake | Unlike the original series which features an all-white cast, ''Powerpuff'' features a diverse casting. [[Chloe Bennet]], [[Dove Cameron]], and [[Yana Perrault]] were announced as Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, respectively, in March of 2021.<ref name="Cast Announced" /> By the end of the same month, [[Donald Faison]] was announced to have been cast as Professor Utonium, who now has the first name of Drake.<ref name="Faison" /> | ||
Additionally, Nicholas Podany was cast as | Additionally, Nicholas Podany was cast as Joseph "Jojo" Mondel Jr., a human version of monkey [[Mojo Jojo]].<ref>Otterson, Joe (April 1, 2021). [https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/powerpuff-girls-pilot-cw-mojo-jojo-nicholas-podany-1234942787/ "‘Powerpuff Girls’ Live-Action Pilot at CW Finds Its Mojo Jojo in Nicholas Podany"]. ''Variety''. Retrieved April 6, 2021.</ref> | ||
===Filming=== | |||
Filming of the pilot began on April 6, 2021, according to Dove Cameron,<ref>[[Dove Cameron|Cameron, Dove]] (April 6, 2021). [https://twitter.com/DoveCameron/status/1379509548705312772 "ppg day 1 on camera . this life is wild"]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved April 8, 2021.</ref> although director, Maggie Kiley, also announced that the next day that filming commenced then.<ref>[[Maggie Kiley|Kiley, Maggie]] (April 7, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CNXaY2hpoG7/ "day 1 #powerpuffgirls #powerpuff"]. ''Instagram''. Retrieved April 8, 2021.</ref> | |||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
Revision as of 23:45, 7 April 2021
| Powerpuff | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Heather Regnier Diablo Cody |
| Network | The CW |
| Production company | Vita Vera Films Berlanti Productions Warner Bros. Television Studios |
| Original release | 2021-22 season |
| Starring | Chloe Bennet Dove Cameron Yana Perralt Donald Faison |
| Executive producer(s) | Heather Regnier Diablo Cody Greg Berlanti Sarah Schechter David Madden Maggie Kiley (pilot) |
| Producer(s) | Erika Kennair |
| Writer(s) | Heather Regnier Diablo Cody |
| Director(s) | Maggie Kiley |
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Powerpuff is an American live-action superhero drama TV series produced by Vita Vera Films and Berlanti Productions for The CW. The pilot has been picked up to be filmed for the 2021-22 season. It is the third series based on the original animated superhero-comedy TV series The Powerpuff Girls, which ran from 1998 to 2005 on Cartoon Network. It will be the first time that the series will be depicted in live-action form.
Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup have grown from childhood superheroes into twentysomethings who resent their past lives. But when the world needs the trio again, they have to decide whether or not to reunite as the Powerpuff Girls.
Production
Development
The series was announced to be in development at The CW in August 2020, with Heather Regnier and Diablo Cody writing the pilot and executive produce, with the help of Cody's Vita Vera Films. Joining them would be Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and David Madden, who would also executive produce via Berlanti's Berlanti Productions.[1] The pilot was officially ordered by The CW in February 2021. Erika Kennair was also announced as to be producing.[2] In March of the same year, Maggie Kiley was announced as the director and executive producer of the pilot.[3]
The name of the series was announced to have been changed to simply Powerpuff on March 30, 2021.[4]
Casting
Unlike the original series which features an all-white cast, Powerpuff features a diverse casting. Chloe Bennet, Dove Cameron, and Yana Perrault were announced as Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, respectively, in March of 2021.[3] By the end of the same month, Donald Faison was announced to have been cast as Professor Utonium, who now has the first name of Drake.[4]
Additionally, Nicholas Podany was cast as Joseph "Jojo" Mondel Jr., a human version of monkey Mojo Jojo.[5]
Filming
Filming of the pilot began on April 6, 2021, according to Dove Cameron,[6] although director, Maggie Kiley, also announced that the next day that filming commenced then.[7]
Music
Episodes
| Title | Number | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot | 1x01 | 2021-22 season |
Cast
- Chloe Bennet as Blossom Utonium
- Dove Cameron as Bubbles Utonium
- Yana Perrault as Buttercup Utonium
- Donald Faison as Professor Drake Utonium
References
- ^ Porter, Rick (August 24, 2020). "'Powerpuff Girls' Live-Action Show in the Works at The CW". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (February 9, 2021). "‘Powerpuff Girls’ Live-Action Series Among CW Pilot Orders, Network Sets ‘The 4400’ Reboot". Variety. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ a b Otterson, Joe (March 9, 2021). "‘Powerpuff Girls’ Pilot at CW Casts Chloe Bennet, Dove Cameron, Yana Perrault". Variety. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ a b Otterson, Joe (March 30, 2021). "‘Powerpuff Girls’ Live-Action Pilot at CW Casts Donald Faison as Professor Utonium". Variety. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (April 1, 2021). "‘Powerpuff Girls’ Live-Action Pilot at CW Finds Its Mojo Jojo in Nicholas Podany". Variety. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
- ^ Cameron, Dove (April 6, 2021). "ppg day 1 on camera . this life is wild". Twitter. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
- ^ Kiley, Maggie (April 7, 2021). "day 1 #powerpuffgirls #powerpuff". Instagram. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
