The Gumball Chronicles

About The Gumball Chronicles

The Gumball Chronicles is a compilation series and a spin-off to the popular show "The Amazing World of Gumball." The series, released in 2020, presents a collection of themed clip shows with a different character in focus for each episode. The show creatively combines elements of live-action, 2D, and 3D animation, puppetry and even claymation to flesh out the universe around the citizens of Elmore, with the setting drawing heavily from American and British culture and television.

Making / Production

The Gumball Chronicles was produced by Cartoon Network Studios Europe, having been greenlit after the positive reception of the original series, "The Amazing World of Gumball." It was designed primarily for digital platforms, with each episode having a unique compilation theme.

Actors

• Nicolas Cantu voices the character of Gumball Watterson. Cantu's performance brilliantly captures Gumball's adventurous, mischievous, and often naive nature.
• Christian J. Simon provides the voice for Darwin Watterson, who is Gumball's best friend and adoptive brother. Simon's warm and upbeat tone fit perfectly with the character's friendly and optimistic personality.
• Teresa Gallagher plays the mother Nicole Watterson. Gallagher excellently portrays Nicole as a serious and hardworking character, contrasting with the generally goofy tone of the show.
• Dan Russell is the voice behind the father Richard Watterson. Russell portrays Richard's lazy and childish character in an entertainingly comedic manner.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Gumball Chronicles is a spin-off version of "The Amazing World of Gumball," which was lauded for its innovative art style and comedic approach.
• The show incorporated a variety of animation techniques, including CGI, stop-motion, Flash animation, and live-action sequences.

Music, Soundtrack

• The music for The Gumball Chronicles was composed by Ben Locket, who also composed the music for the original series.
• The show's tunes range from pop, rock, electronic music and hip hop, perfectly capturing the spirit and emotion of each scene.