The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder

About The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder

The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder is a 2022 animated television series, a revival of the classic Disney Channel show "The Proud Family" (2001-2005). The show centers on the life of Penny Proud, a young African-American girl navigating teenage life with her friends and her loud, loving, and unique family. Penny's adventures tackle many socio-cultural topics, allowing the show to use humor and heart to explore real-life situations and challenges.

Making/Production

The show was announced in February 2020 as a Disney+ exclusive with Bruce W. Smith, the original creator, returning as executive producer. The original voice cast has been brought back as well, ensuring the unique charm and witty humor of the original series continue to shine. The revival features a sharper, more updated animation style while still preserving the look and feel of the original series.

Actors

• Kyla Pratt as Penny Proud - Pratt slips effortlessly back into her role as Penny, adding the right mix of maturity and youthful spirit to the character.
• Tommy Davidson as Oscar Proud - Davidson brings life to the loveable but slightly overprotective father, Oscar.
• Paula Jai Parker as Trudy Proud - As the loving mother, Parker perfectly captures Trudy’s nurturing and understanding spirit.
• Jo Marie Payton as Suga Mama - Payton continues to relish in her role as the no-nonsense grandmother, resulting in lots of laughter.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• The original series of The Proud Family was one of the first animated series to center on an African-American family.
• Kyla Pratt, who voices Penny, started her role when she was just 14 years old.
• The series features guest appearances by several celebrity talents.

Awards

Awaiting the official release, the series is yet to garner any awards. However, the original series received positive reviews and several nominations in its duration.

Quotes

• "I'll take 'parents who don't know anything' for 200, Alex!" - Penny
• "Penny my dear, you know your daddy is the king of cool." - Oscar
• "Don't be a hero, baby girl. Heroes don't get to have any fun." - Suga Mama

Music/Soundtrack

• The show features a modern take on the original theme song, 'Proud Family', by Solange Knowles.
• The series continues to incorporate music into many of its episode storylines.
• Several episodes feature original songs, further promoting the talent of the cast and their characters.