Nickelodeon Begins Production on New The Fairly OddParents Series for Paramount+, Combining Live-Action and Animation
July 12 2021 - 11:30AM
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Original Voice Talent Susanne Blakeslee and
Daran Norris to Reprise Their Iconic Fairy Godparent Roles Along
New Live-Action Cast
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Nickelodeon Studios and Paramount+, the streaming service from
ViacomCBS, today announced the start of production on The Fairly
OddParents (working title), an all-new original series based off
the Emmy Award-winning animated show, The Fairly OddParents.
Combining live-action and animation, the 13-episode first season
will pick up years after the original series ended and follow Timmy
Turner’s cousin, Vivian “Viv” Turner, and her new stepbrother, Roy
Ragland, as they navigate life in Dimmsdale with the help of their
fairy godparents, Wanda and Cosmo. Production on the series is
underway in Los Angeles with a debut slated for later this year on
Paramount+.
“During its run, The Fairly OddParents granted an endless amount
of imagination to viewers, where no wish was too big or too small,”
said Zack Olin, Co-Head of Nickelodeon & Awesomeness
Live-Action. “We are so excited to build upon the ‘Fairly Odd’
universe with this totally unique experience that the new show’s
incredibly talented creative team has cooked up for a new
generation of kids on Paramount+.”
In The Fairly OddParents, Ty Turner uproots his life to reunite
with his high school sweetheart, Rachel Ragland, in the town of
Dimmsdale, thrusting his cautious 13-year-old daughter, Viv, into a
new world where she does not fit in. Once there, her cousin, Timmy,
entrusts his fairy godparents, Wanda and Cosmo, to help her adjust
by taking her under their wings. Witnessing the fairy transfer take
place, Viv’s new stepbrother, Roy, also inherits them and the two
siblings must come together to overcome the obstacles in their
path, all with the help from their new wand-wielding and
wish-granting fairy godparents.
Stepping into the world of Dimmsdale is Audrey Grace Marshall
(The Flight Attendant) as Vivian “Viv” Turner; Tyler Wladis (Single
Parents) as Roy Ragland; Laura Bell Bundy (Perfect Harmony) as
Roy’s mom, Rachel Ragland; Ryan-James Hatanaka (Nancy Drew) as
Viv’s dad, Ty Turner; and Imogen Cohen as their friend, Zina
Zacarias. Original voice cast members Susanne Blakeslee and Daran
Norris return to voice the iconic fairy godparents, Wanda and
Cosmo, respectively.
Nickelodeon’s beloved animated The Fairly OddParents series,
which ran from 2001-2017 with 172 episodes, followed the magical
adventures of 10-year-old Timmy Turner and his well-meaning fairy
godparents who grant him wishes. During its run, The Fairly
OddParents became one of Nickelodeon’s most beloved properties from
both fans and critics alike, having won and been nominated for
dozens of awards. The Fairly OddParents was created by Butch
Hartman.
The new The Fairly OddParents series for Paramount+ is produced
by Nickelodeon Studios. The series is executive produced by
Christopher J. Nowak (Danger Force, Henry Danger, Sam & Cat),
who also serves as showrunner, and Samantha Martin (Henry Danger
The Musical). Butch Hartman (The Fairly OddParents, Danny Phantom,
T.U.F.F. Puppy) and Fred Seibert (The Fairly OddParents, Adventure
Time, Castlevania) serve as producers. The pilot is directed and
executive produced by Mike Caron (Danger Force, Side Hustle, Henry
Danger).
Production of the new The Fairly OddParents series for
Nickelodeon Studios is overseen by Zack Olin and Shauna Phelan,
Co-Heads of Nickelodeon & Awesomeness Live-Action. Omar Camacho
serves as Nickelodeon’s Executive in Charge of Production for the
series.
About Paramount+
Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video
on-demand and live streaming service from ViacomCBS, combines live
sports, breaking news, and a mountain of entertainment. The premium
streaming service features an expansive library of original series,
hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned
brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central,
MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel.
The service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports
programming, including every CBS Sports event, from golf to
football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights
for major sports properties, including some of the world’s biggest
and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables
subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in
addition to the ability to stream ViacomCBS Streaming’s other live
channels: CBSN for 24/7 news, CBS Sports HQ for sports news and
analysis, and ET Live for entertainment coverage.
For more information about Paramount+, please visit
www.paramountplus.com and follow @ParamountPlus on social
platforms.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 42nd year, is the number-one
entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global
business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand
includes television programming and production in the United States
and around the world, plus consumer products, digital,
location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more
information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon
and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of
ViacomCBS Inc. (Nasdaq: VIACA, VIAC).
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