Disney’s New Aminated Series, Primos

Movie buffs and entertainment enthusiasts have a reason to smile as Disney greenlights the new Latinx animated show, Primo. The show is backed by one of the leading ladies in Hollywood today. Just what can you expect from the new animated series? Who are the voices behind the show, where does it draw its inspiration, and where will it air? Here’s everything you need to know about the Primos series show debut.

What is the idea behind Primos?

The animated series is fashioned on the childhood and formative years of director and executive producer Natasha Kline. The Disney Primos show follows her dramatic childhood as she struggled with her identity as a Latino American. Natasha Kline’s childhood character in the animated series will be known as Tater.

The highlight of this animated series is when Natasha Kline’s cousins move to live with them for the summer. At the time, Kline was about ten years old, and she admits she was quite a shy girl who didn’t view herself in any special way.

However, when the cousins – or Primos in Spanish, move in with her family, they open her world and show her her true potential. Initially, Kline would dream and build castles in the air, which she would only share with her secretive diary. During the animated series, you’ll experience the ten-year-old Kline blossom and unleash her true potential.

Who is cast to voice Primos?

When Disney announced the news about the new animated series, one of the top questions on everyone’s minds was who would be honored to be part of the Primos cast. At the moment, the series is at the initial developmental stages. This means there’s limited public information of the accompanying voices.

However, Ms. Kline will play an integral role in directing the voiced bits of the animated series. And while some big and talented names are linked with playing various characters, Disney is silent on the specifics of related characters.

Disney Embraces diversity

In the recent past, Disney has embraced diversity on the screens by broadening its reach. This is perhaps best viewed by their focus on shows highlighting different ethnicities and races. Primos is a significant player in Disney’s grand vision of inclusion and diversification.

While the show is targeted towards Latino Americans, it is pretty broad and encompasses the bridges between American and Latino viewers. The show will also appeal to youngsters from everywhere. Ideally, Primos is set to be more of a mash-up between Nickelodeon’s The Loud House and Disney XD’s Phineas and Ferb.

The genius behind Primos

Natasha Kline is the perfect showrunner for the Primos animated series as the story follows her childhood. Additionally, Ms. Kline has a wealth of experience behind some of the greatest shows over the last few decades.

Natasha Kline’s directing experience spans through transformational shows like South Park and Big City Greens. She has also earned writing credits from Home: Adventures with Tip and Oh, The Lego Ninjago Movie, Ollie and Scoops, Too Loud, and Goldie. Ms. Kline’s ‘it factor’ can be expected to shine through Primos if any of her previous works are anything to go by.

When is the Primos release date?

Currently, Disney Branded Television is directly linked with producing the animated series. However, it is unclear when the show will premiere or which Disney’s channels will air the animated series. Based on the previous shows adapted by Disney Branded Television, some of the frontrunner network platforms where the show could premiere and air include Disney+ and Disney XD.

Each episode of the animated series will feature two stories, each running for about 11 minutes. The episodes will follow Tater’s larger-than-life imagination and her aspirations recorded in the aforementioned super secretive diary. Tater’s 12 cousins will guide her into adventures that open her view of the world and her abilities.

Remarking on the show’s announcement, Ms. Kline had this to say, “The animated series is set in the childhood summers my cousins and I spent under one roof. There’s a wealth of wonderful comedy and life lessons borne in this wonderfully hectic setting.” she also adds that, “As a child, there was very little representation of my culture on the screen. I am excited that Disney has allowed me to share my unique characters and stories.”