Everybody Still Hates Chris is an American animated sitcom based on the sitcom Everybody Hates Chris. 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.
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| Based on | Everybody Hates Chris created by Chris Rock & Ali LeRoi |
| 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 | 10 |
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| Editor | Ryan Scott Wick |
| Running time | 21 minutes |
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| Network | Comedy Central |
| Release | September 25, 2024 – present |
Background and release
editIn 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 Everybody Hates Chris finale 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 had played them have 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, Mikey Kelley 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 a Paramount+ release expected at a later date.[8]
Cast
editMain
edit- 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- 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 Mazzarella as Principal Vivian Morello
- Busta Rhymes as Graffiti "Orbit"
- Jeris Lee Poindexter as "Kill Moves"
- Paul Ben-Victor as Mr. Thurman
- Mikey Kelley as Joey Caruso
- Paulina Singer as Tasha Clarkson
- Mike Estime as Risky
Guest
edit- 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 several characters
- Ron Funches
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | Viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Everybody Still Hates the G.E.D." | Kelly Jones | Sanjay Shah | September 25, 2024 | 101 | N/A |
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Continuing off the plot of "Everybody Hates the G.E.D.", Chris and his family discover he failed his G.E.D. and must repeat the 10th grade. To protect himself from being bullied, Chris pretends to be in a gang. It ultimately backfires as the school expels him. He tries to fool Julius and Rochelle by pretending to go to school, but is ultimately discovered. Learning of Chris' struggles, Rochelle and Julius go to Principal Morello and threaten to sue the school for the racial prejudice Chris went through. Not wanting to deal with any legal consequences, Principal Morello reinstates Chris into school and places him in the 11th grade. | ||||||
| 2 | "Everybody Still Hates Block Parties" | Traci Honda | Ben Dougan | September 25, 2024 | 102 | N/A |
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It's time for Bed–Stuy's annual block party, where Chris tries to hook up with Tasha while Julius teaches him to be a man. Rochelle tries to maintain her role of having the best mac and cheese, and Drew and Tonya watch over the kids of the block, resulting in one falling into a manhole over, while Greg also comes to enjoy the block party. | ||||||
| 3 | "Everybody Still Hates Drew's Brother" | Geoffrey Johnson | Meredith Dawson | October 2, 2024 | 103 | N/A |
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Chris gains popularity at school through his identity as Drew's Brother. | ||||||
| 4 | "Everybody Still Hates the KKK" | Geoffrey Johnson | Edgar Momplaisir | October 2, 2024 | 104 | N/A |
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Chris sees the KKK and Rochelle schools him in her "You Ain't White Academy." | ||||||
| 5 | "Everybody Still Hates Cheat Codes" | Traci Honda | Matt Marshall | October 9, 2024 | 105 | N/A |
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Chris debates using a cheat code to win a free Nintendo. | ||||||
| 6 | "Everybody Still Hates Halloween" | Kelly Jones | Matt Claybrooks | October 9, 2024 | 106 | N/A |
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Chris spends Halloween at a church event hoping to hook up with Tasha. | ||||||
| 7 | "Everybody Still Hates Breakdancing" | Geoffrey Johnson | Rae Sanni | October 16, 2024 | 107 | N/A |
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Chris, Drew and Greg start a breakdancing club to get out of dodgeball in gym. | ||||||
| 8 | "Everybody Still Hates Jackie Robinson" | Traci Honda | Jonterri Gadson | October 16, 2024 | 108 | N/A |
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Chris enlists Tonya to help him break up with a girl. | ||||||
| 9 | "Everybody Still Hates Bullies" | Brian Mainolfi | Austen Faggen & Terrell Lawrence | October 23, 2024 | 109 | N/A |
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Chris gets a gig DJing at a drag ball and develops "drag queen eyes." | ||||||
| 10 | "Everybody Still Hates Career Tests" | Geoffrey Johnson | Ava Tramer | October 23, 2024 | 110 | N/A |
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Chris and Greg tape over a porno rented from Caruso and must replace it. | ||||||
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c d e Victorian, Brande (October 1, 2024). "'Everybody Hates a Reboot': How 'Everybody Still Hates Chris' Brought Nostalgia to Animated Chris Rock Sequel". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
- ^ a b Motamayor, Rafael (September 25, 2024). "Why 'Everybody Still Hates Chris' Had to be Animated". IndieWire. 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. 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.
- ^ a b Jones, Rendy (September 5, 2024). "How 'Everybody Still Hates Chris' makes the transition to animation". EW.com. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ a b 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. 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. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
