Disney+ has officially announced the addition of two new cast members who will be starring opposite Lilly Singh (Dollface) and Tahj Mowry (Smart Guy) in the forthcoming Muppets-centered musical comedy The Muppets Mayhem. Saara Chaudry (The Mysterious Benedict Society) and Anders Holm (Workaholics) have been tapped to portray the roles of Hannah and JJ.
Their full character descriptions are listed below:
- Chaudry’s Hannah is Nora’s younger and arguably more accomplished sister. Raised in the era of likes, shares and the idea that “if it wasn’t posted, it didn’t happen,” Hannah translated her e-acumen and talent for enthusiastic and aspirational make-up videos into a burgeoning social media empire, complete with a legion of “Fan-a-Hannahs.” Her success has unfortunately upended her dynamic with Nora.
- Holm’s JJ is a formerly sheepish, nerdy intern-turned uber-cool, tech entrepreneur who happens to be Nora’s ex. On the surface, his ambition knows no bounds, but the real JJ underneath still hopes to win back Nora.
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Based on the characters created by Jim Henson, The Muppets Mayhem is developed, written, and executive produced by Adam F. Goldberg, Bill Barretta, and Jeff Yorkes. Singh is set to portray the lead role of Nora, who has been “tasked with managing and wrangling the mayhem that is The Electric Mayhem Band.”
“After 45 years of rockin’ out, The Electric Mayhem goes on an epic musical journey to finally record their first studio album,” reads the synopsis. “With the help of a driven young music executive, Nora, the old-school Muppet band comes face to face with the current day music scene as they try to finally go platinum.”
The Electric Mayhem debuted in the first episode of 1975’s The Muppet Show. It is comprised of six Muppets including Dr. Teeth, who is on vocals and keyboards; Floyd Pepper on vocals and bass; Janice on vocals and lead guitar; Zoot on Saxophone; and lastly Lips on trumpet.
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It is produced by ABC Signature and The Muppets Studio. Executive producers are Michael Bostick and Kris Eber along with The Muppets Studio’s David Lightbody and Leigh Slaughter.