The Muppets Mayhem
The Muppets Mayhem is an upcoming comedy musical series based on The Muppets by Jim Henson and created by Adam F. Goldberg, Bill Barretta, and Jeff Yorkes, for ABC Signature and The Muppets Studio. The series stars Lilly Singh, Tahj Mowry and Muppet performers Barretta, Peter Linz, Eric Jacobson, Matt Vogel, David Rudman, and Dave Goelz.
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Based on | The Muppets by Jim Henson |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
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Original network | Disney+ |
The Muppets Mayhem is set to be released on Disney+.
Synopsis
Junior A&R executive Nora must deal with the madness caused by The Electric Mayhem, who come face-to-face with the modern musical business as they try to record their first-ever platinum album.[1]
Cast
- Lilly Singh as Nora
- Tahj Mowry as Gary "Moog" Moogwski
Muppet performers
- Bill Barretta as Dr. Teeth
- Peter Linz as Lips
- Eric Jacobson as Animal
- Matt Vogel as Floyd Pepper
- David Rudman as Janice
- Dave Goelz as Zoot
Production
Development
In February 7, 2022, it was reported that ABC Signature and The Muppets Studio were developing a 10-episode series based on The Muppets for Disney+. Titled The Muppets Mayhem, the series will be written by Muppet fan Adam F. Goldberg alongside Muppet performer and writer Bill Barretta and Jeff Yorkes; the series is the first to be developed by Goldberg for ABC following his deal with the studio in 2019.[2] The series was greenlight shortly before its announcement, after finalizing deals with the Muppet performers.[1] Goldberg and Barretta will also executive-produce alongside Michael Bostick, Kris Eber, and The Muppets Studio executives David Lightbody and Leigh Slaughter, while Yorkes willl be a co-executive-producer.[1]
Writing
Writers for the series include Julie Bean, Hannah Friedman, Crystal Shaw, Hans Rodionoff, Gabrielle Rodriguez, and Danielle Maransky.[3] According to executive producer Kris Eber, the filmmakers approached the series as if it was a 5-hour-long feature film.[3]
Casting
Along with the series' announcement, it was reported the Lilly Singh will potray Nora, a junior executive struggling with the chaos caused by The Electric Mayhem.[1] Muppet performers Barretta, Peter Linz, Eric Jacobson, Matt Vogel, David Rudman, and Dave Goelz are also set to reprise their roles as Electric Mayhem memebers Dr. Teeth, Lips, Animal, Floyd Peeper, Janice, and Zoot, respectively.[1] On April 5, 2022, it was confirmed that Tahj Mowry joined the cast.[4]
References
- Andreeva, Nellie (March 7, 2022). "'The Muppets Mayhem' Comedy Series Ordered By Disney+; Lilly Singh Stars, Adam F. Goldberg EPs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
- Goldberg, Lesley (March 7, 2022). "'Muppets Mayhem' Series a Go at Disney+". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
- The Barretta Brothers episode 53 2354 on YouTube
- Del Rosario, Alexandra (April 5, 2022). "'The Muppets Mayhem': Tahj Mowry Joins Lilly Singh For Disney+ Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
- @JeffYorks on Twitter April 24, 2022
- Matt Vogel on Facebook
- @craigkief_asc on Instagram April 25, 2022