| Everybody Still Hates Chris | |
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| Genre | Animated sitcom |
| Based on | |
| Developed by | Sanjay Shah |
| Showrunner | Sanjay Shah |
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| Narrated by | Chris Rock |
| Music by | Frank Ciampi |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 20 |
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| Editor | Ryan Scott Wick |
| Running time | 21 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Comedy Central |
| Release | September 25, 2024 (2024-09-25) – present |
Everybody Still Hates Chris is an American animated sitcom based on the show of the same name. It was developed by its showrunner, Sanjay Shah. Everybody Still Hates Chris premiered on September 25, 2024, on Comedy Central. It picks up where the original series ended and it tells the story of comedian Chris Rock's childhood and adolescence in Brooklyn, New York, during the 1980s.
Background and release
[edit source]In March 2021, an animated series was announced to be in development with Chris Rock returning as narrator.[1] Four months later, Sanjay Shah, executive producer and co-showrunner of Central Park, was reported to be writing and producing the animated series.[2] Shah initially turned down the project until he learned that it would be animated,[3] a format which allowed for new comedic opportunities.[4][5] According to Shah, "I would not have pursued this if it was a live-action reboot, it was the animated part that was appealing."[4] He recruited writers from the original show as well as new writers, for a multitude of perspectives.[3]
In August 2022, it was reported the animated series would be titled Everybody Still Hates Chris.[6] The series is a revival and picks up where the series finale of Everybody Hates Chris left off.[7] In June 2024, casting was announced with Rock, Crews and Arnold reprising their roles, and new additions including Tim Johnson Jr. as Young Chris, Ozioma Akagha as Tonya, Terrence Little Gardenhigh as Drew, and Gunnar Sizemore as Greg due to the original actors who played them having since grown up.[8][9] Jackée Harry, Tisha Campbell, Ernest Lee Thomas, Antonio Fargas, Kevontay Jackson, Jacqueline Mazzarella, Jeris Lee Poindexter, Paul Ben-Victor, Mike Estime, Earthquake, and Loretta Devine would also reprise their character roles as voice actors in the animated series as well.
Rock and Shah did not want to proceed on the new project without the involvement of Crews and Arnold, who also serve as producers.[3] The actors were happy to reprise their roles,[10] both feeling that the original show still had stories to tell.[7] Crews was initially hesitant to join the animated series due to concerns about how his character would look, although he was ultimately satisfied with the design.[3]
The series received a 20-episode order, and premiered on Comedy Central on September 25, 2024,[3] with the first 10 episodes being released on Paramount+ on May 7, 2025.[8]
Cast
[edit source]Main
[edit source]- Chris Rock as Narrator
- Tim Johnson Jr. as Chris Rock
- Terry Crews as Julius Rock
- Tichina Arnold as Rochelle Rock
- Terrence Little Gardenhigh as Drew Rock
- Ozioma Akagha as Tonya Rock
- Gunnar Sizemore as Greg Wuliger
Recurring
[edit source]- Jackée Harry as Vanessa
- Tisha Campbell as Juanita "Peaches" Clarkson
- Ernest Lee Thomas as Mr. Omar
- Antonio Fargas as Doc Harris
- Kevontay Jackson as Jerome
- Jacqueline Mazarella as Principal Vivian Morello
- Jeris Lee Poindexter as Edgar "Kill Moves" Devereaux
- Paul Ben-Victor as Mr. Thurman
- Mikey Kelley as Joey Caruso
- Paulina Singer as Tasha Clarkson
- Todd Bridges as Jimmy "Monk" Harris
- Mike Estime as Richard "Risky"
Guest
[edit source]- Busta Rhymes as Graffiti "Orbit"
- Ayo Edebiri as Ducky/Alice/Biker Gang Lady
- Bell Biv DeVoe as Street Gang "The Lo-Heads"/Singing Trio "Randy Wat's Sons"
- Sally Jessy Raphael as Herself
- Gabriel Iglesias as Romeo
- Chris Rock as Pookie (crossover cameo, episode 2)
- Earthquake as Uncle Mike
- Nicole Byer
- Loretta Devine as Maxine
- Monét X Change as Titney Houston
- Jaida Essence Hall, Latrice Royale, and Vanessa Vanjie Mateo as Drag Queens
- Vincent Martella as Rick D.
- Jessica Lowe
- Ron Funches
- Nicole Byer
- Gabriel Iglesias
- Laraine Newman
- Cree Summer
- David Herman
Episodes
[edit source]| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | Prod. code | Viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Everybody Still Hates the G.E.D." | Kelly Jones | Sanjay Shah | September 25, 2024 (2024-09-25) | 101 | N/A |
| 2 | "Everybody Still Hates Block Parties" | Traci Honda | Ben Dougan | September 25, 2024 (2024-09-25) | 102 | N/A |
| 3 | "Everybody Still Hates Drew's Brother" | Geoffrey Johnson | Meredith Dawson | October 2, 2024 (2024-10-02) | 103 | N/A |
| 4 | "Everybody Still Hates the KKK" | Geoffrey Johnson | Edgar Momplaisir | October 2, 2024 (2024-10-02) | 104 | N/A |
| 5 | "Everybody Still Hates Cheat Codes" | Traci Honda | Matt Marshall | October 9, 2024 (2024-10-09) | 105 | N/A |
| 6 | "Everybody Still Hates Halloween" | Kelly Jones | Matt Claybrooks | October 9, 2024 (2024-10-09) | 106 | N/A |
| 7 | "Everybody Still Hates Breakdancing" | Geoffrey Johnson | Rae Sanni | October 16, 2024 (2024-10-16) | 107 | N/A |
| 8 | "Everybody Still Hates Jackie Robinson" | Traci Honda | Jonterri Gadson | October 16, 2024 (2024-10-16) | 108 | N/A |
| 9 | "Everybody Still Hates Bullies" | Brian Mainolfi | Austen Faggen & Terrell Lawrence | October 23, 2024 (2024-10-23) | 109 | N/A |
| 10 | "Everybody Still Hates Career Tests" | Geoffrey Johnson | Ava Tramer | October 23, 2024 (2024-10-23) | 110 | N/A |
| 11 | "Everybody Still Hates Down South" | Brian Mainolfi | Edgar Momplaisir | April 10, 2025 (2025-04-10) (Paramount+ Brazil) | 111 | N/A |
| 12 | "Everybody Still Hates White Saviors" | Traci Honda | Ben Dougan | April 10, 2025 (2025-04-10) (Paramount+ Brazil) | 112 | N/A |
| 13 | "Everybody Still Hates Town Rivalries" | Hannah Friesen | Meredith Dawson | April 10, 2025 (2025-04-10) (Paramount+ Brazil) | 113 | N/A |
| 14 | "Everybody Still Hates Cars" | Traci Honda | Matt Marshall | April 10, 2025 (2025-04-10) (Paramount+ Brazil) | 114 | N/A |
| 15 | "Everybody Still Hates Hell" | Brian Mainolfi | Matt Claybrooks | April 10, 2025 (2025-04-10) (Paramount+ Brazil) | 115 | N/A |
| 16 | "Everybody Still Hates a Mack Daddy" | Hannah Friesen | Austen Faggen & Terrell Lawrence | April 10, 2025 (2025-04-10) (Paramount+ Brazil) | 116 | N/A |
| 17 | "Everybody Still Hates Rap" | Brian Mainolfi | Jonterri Gadson | April 10, 2025 (2025-04-10) (Paramount+ Brazil) | 117 | N/A |
| 18 | "Everybody Still Hates Snitching" | Eddie Rosas | Rae Sanni | April 10, 2025 (2025-04-10) (Paramount+ Brazil) | 118 | N/A |
| 19 | "Everybody Still Hates Nagging" | Hannah Friesen | Chuck Sklar & Gillian Bissonnette | April 10, 2025 (2025-04-10) (Paramount+ Brazil) | 119 | N/A |
| 20 | "Everybody Still Hates Love" | Brian Mainolfi | Ava Tramer | April 10, 2025 (2025-04-10) (Paramount+ Brazil) | 120 | N/A |
References
[edit source]- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (March 16, 2021). "'Everybody Hates Chris' Animated Reboot, 'Shtisel' & 'Panther Baby' Adaptations In Works As CBS Studios Enters New Stage Post-Merger". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 20, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (July 26, 2021). "'Everybody Hates Chris': Sanjay Shah To Write Animated Reboot In Works At CBS Studios". Deadline. Archived from the original on July 26, 2021. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Victorian, Brande (October 1, 2024). "'Everybody Hates a Reboot': How 'Everybody Still Hates Chris' Brought Nostalgia to Animated Chris Rock Sequel". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 20, 2024. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
- 1 2 Motamayor, Rafael (September 25, 2024). "Why 'Everybody Still Hates Chris' Had to be Animated". IndieWire. Archived from the original on December 20, 2024. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
- ↑ Victorian, Brande (September 24, 2024). "Terry Crews Talks Hilarious 'Everybody Hates Chris' Sequel and Getting to Play 'The Baddest Dude Ever' in 'The Killer's Game'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 20, 2024. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
- ↑ Milligan, Mercedes (August 2, 2022). "MTV Reanimates Chris Rock's Teen Years in 'Everybody Still Hates Chris'". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on August 2, 2022. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- 1 2 Jones, Rendy (September 5, 2024). "How 'Everybody Still Hates Chris' makes the transition to animation". EW.com. Archived from the original on October 9, 2024. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- 1 2 Schneider, Michael (June 18, 2024). "Chris Rock, Terry Crews, Tichina Arnold Reprise Roles in Comedy Central's 'Everybody Still Hates Chris' Animated Revival (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
- ↑ Milligan, Mercedes (August 26, 2024). "First Look: 'Everybody Still Hates Chris' Sets Sept. Premiere on Comedy Central". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
- ↑ Butt, Thomas; Loftus, Meredith (August 5, 2024). "'Everybody Still Hates Chris' Cast and Creator Discuss Animated Revival Series for a New Generation of Fans". Collider. Archived from the original on August 15, 2024. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
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