Tuca & Bertie
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Created by | Lisa Hanawalt |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language(s) | English |
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Original network | Netflix |
Tuca & Bertie is an upcoming American adult animated comedy series created by supervising producer and production designer, Lisa Hanawalt. The series consists of ten episodes which will be released on Netflix worldwide.
Premise
Tuca & Bertie follows "the friendship between two 30-year-old bird women who live in the same apartment building, Tuca, a cocky, care-free toucan, and Bertie, an anxious, daydreaming songbird."[1]
Cast and characters
- Tiffany Haddish as Tuca
- Ali Wong as Bertie
Production
Development
On February 20, 2018, it was announced that Netflix had given the production a series order to consist of a first season of ten episodes. The series was created by Lisa Hanawalt who is set to executive produce alongside Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Noel Bright, Steven A. Cohen, and Tiffany Haddish. Production companies involved in the series include The Tornante Company and ShadowMachine.[1][2][3]
Casting
Alongside the initial series announcement, it was reported that Tiffany Haddish would voice the lead character of Tuca.[1] On May 7, 2018, it was announced that Ali Wong had been cast as the voice of Bertie.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 Andreeva, Nellie (February 20, 2018). "Netflix Picks Up Supernatural Teen Series". Deadline. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
- ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (February 20, 2018). "Tiffany Haddish to Voice Lead Character in Netflix Straight-to-Series Animated Comedy". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
- ↑ Ottersen, Joe (February 20, 2018). "Tiffany Haddish to Star in Netflix Animated Series 'Tuca and Bertie' From 'BoJack Horseman' Team". Variety. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (May 7, 2018). "'Tuca & Bertie': Ali Wong To Voice Co-Lead Opposite Tiffany Haddish In Netflix Animated Series". Deadline. Retrieved May 7, 2018.