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After more than a decade-and-a-half off the air, the hit 2000s sitcomEverybody Hates Chrisis returning in an animated revival, and there’s a ton to look forward to inEverybody Still Hates Chris. Developed for TV by Chris Rock and debuting in 2005,Everybody Hates Chrisdramatizes the comedian’s early life and chronicles a teenage Chris as he grows up as the black sheep of his eccentric Brooklyn family. Noted for its sidesplitting humor, the series was also the launching point for the career of Tyler James Williams.
Ina crowded field of 2000s sitcoms,Everybody Hates Chriswas unique because of its semi-autobiographical nature and it’s meta narrative. Though the series only ran for four seasons and concluded in 2009, it remained a fan-favorite and has stood the test of time better than some of its longer-running contemporaries. Now, with more than a decade in the books sinceEverybody Hates Chris' finale, Chris Rock has developed a follow-up that will take Chris and the rest of the family into a new medium, animation.
The Best Quotes From Everybody Hates Chris
Chris may think that everybody hates him, but the multitude of memorable quotes in his show has won over plenty of fans.
Everybody Still Hates Chris Latest News
A Trailer Is Revealed
Just days before the show’s premiere, Comedy Central dropped a fulltrailerforEverybody Still HatesChris. Narrated throughout by Chris Rock, the trailer offers a glimpse at Chris' family life while also teasing the tongue-in-cheek approach to the storytelling. Chris not only has to deal with constant ribbing from his family, but he faces challenges from the outside world and their perceptions of him based on his race. As is the case with most animated series,the style of humor is more bombastic than its live-action counterpart.
Everybody Still Hates Chris Release Date
Chris Returns To The Small Screen In September
Though the project was in the works for a long time before any updates surfaced, news has been coming fast and furious in the second half of 2024. Now, Comedy Central has scheduledEverybody Still Hates Christo premiere onWednesday, September 25, at 10pm EST.
Everybody Still Hates Chris Cast
New & Returning Voice Actors
ThoughEverybody Still Hates Chrisis changing mediums, not everything about the continuation series will be different from the original series. ThoughTyler James Williams isn’t returning, his former co-stars Terry Crews and Tichina Arnold will be back as Chris' parents, Julius and Rochelle.Assuming the role of Chris is newcomer Tim Johnson Jr., who is most known for films likePacific Rim: Uprising.
Chris' siblings have also been recast with new actors, and Ozioma Akagha will play Chris' annoying younger sister Tanya. Likewise, Terrence Little Gardenhigh will play Drew, Chris' more popular brother. Chris Rock is narrating the series once again, while Gunnar Sizemore assumes the role of Chris' best friend at school, Greg.
Everybody Still Hates Chris Story Details
A Continuation Of The Original Series
Chris will continue to struggle for attention from his overbearing parents as the middle child is lost between his rambunctious younger sister, Tanya, and his popular older brother, Drew.
While many story specifics are still elusive,Everybody Still Hates Chrisis being pitched as a continuation of the original show that went off the air in 2009. With that in mind,it probably won’t be making too many drastic changes to the basic formula and will see Chris continuing to struggle to fit in with a world that seemingly isn’t made for him. Chris will continue to struggle for attention from his overbearing parents as the middle child is lost between his rambunctious younger sister, Tanya, and his popular brother, Drew.
Everybody Still Hates Chris Trailer
Watch The Full Trailer Below
With the release date just around the corner, Comedy Central released a fulltrailerforEverybody Still Hates Chrisin September. Narrated by Chris Rock, the trailer reintroduces Chris and his struggles to fit in with both his family and the large community. Showcasing the animated series' more outlandish approaches to humor, it’s clear from the trailer that the cartoon will take a more bombastic approach than the live-action version.
Everybody Still Hates Chris
Cast
Everybody Still Hates Chris is an animated reboot of the original sitcom inspired by Chris Rock’s teenage years. The series continues to explore Chris’s experiences navigating adolescence in Brooklyn, highlighting the challenges and humor of growing up in a tough neighborhood. Based on Rock’s own life, the show features his narration, combining nostalgia with fresh perspectives and animated storytelling.
