Saara Chaudry (The Mysterious Benedict Society) and Anders Holm (Inventing Anna) have joined the cast of the upcoming Muppets-based Disney+ comedy series, The Muppets Mayhem, according to Deadline. They join the cast alongside star Lilly Singh (Bad Moms).
Chaudry will play series regular Hannah, who is the younger sister of Singh’s character, Nora. Deadline described her character as someone who was “raised in the era of likes, shares, and the idea that ‘if it wasn’t posted, it didn’t happen,’ Hannah translated her e-acumen and talent for enthusiastic and aspirational make-up videos into a burgeoning social media empire, complete with a legion of “Fan-a-Hannahs.” Her success has unfortunately upended her dynamic with Nora.”
Holm will play recurring guest star JJ. Deadline describes his character as “a formerly sheepish, nerdy intern-turned uber-cool, tech entrepreneur who happens to be Nora’s ex. On the surface, his ambition knows no bounds, but the real JJ underneath still hopes to win her back.”
The upcoming series will follow The Electric Mayhem Band as they go on an epic musical journey to finally record their first studio album. The band consists of Dr. Teeth, played by Bill Barretta (Muppets From Space), on vocals and keyboards; Animal, played by Eric Jacobson (Muppets Now), on drums; Floyd Pepper, played by Matt Vogel (Muppets Most Wanted), on vocals and bass; Janice, played by David Rudman (Jack’s Big Music Show), on vocals and lead guitar; Zoot, played by Dave Goelz (The Muppet Movie), on saxophone; and Lips, played by Peter Linz (The Muppets), on trumpet.
The Muppets Mayhem is developed and written by Adam F. Goldberg (The Goldbergs) as well as Barretta and Jeff Yorkes (Felix The Painter). Goldberg, Barretta, Yorkes, Michael Bostick (Dragonfly), Kris Eber (Telescope), David Lightbody (Muppets Haunted Mansion), and Leigh Slaughter (Muppet Babies) all serve as executive producers.
A premiere date for the upcoming series has not yet been announced.