Wander Over Yonder

About Wander Over Yonder

Wander Over Yonder is a lighthearted, animated television series that was first released in 2015. The show, created by Craig McCracken, revolves around Wander, a free-spirited and always optimistic alien traveler, and his quick-tempered but loyal steed Sylvia. They travel from planet to planet helping the inhabitants have fun and live free, all against the efforts of Lord Hater to rule the universe.

Making / Production

The show is produced by Disney Television Animation. It was created by Craig McCracken, known for his work on the Powerpuff Girls and Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends. It employs a mix of traditional animation techniques and modern digital processes. It's largely influenced by McCracken's love for 1970s and 1980s animation.

Actors

• Jack McBrayer as Wander: Jack McBrayer brought Wander to life, providing an optimistic and energetic voice for the character. Best known for his role on 30 Rock, McBrayer’s congenial and friendly Southern drawl imbued Wander with an infectious positivity.
• April Winchell as Sylvia: April Winchell voices Sylvia, providing the character with a gravelly yet feminine voice that balances out Wander's optimism with her own brand of practical, grounded wisdom. Winchell is a seasoned voice actor who has lent her voice to numerous characters in the world of animation.
• Keith Ferguson as Lord Hater: Keith Ferguson played the villainous Lord Hater, injecting the character with a distinctive touch of disgruntled comedic villainy. Ferguson is a versatile voice actor with a wide range of characters under his belt.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The creator, Craig McCracken, also created other famous cartoons like the Powerpuff Girls and Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends.
• Jack McBrayer, the voice Wander, is best known for his iconic role as Kenneth Parcell on the sitcom 30 Rock.
• Wander's optimism is based on McCracken's own childhood habit of making the best out of every situation.

Quotes

• "It never hurts to help" - Wander
• "I'm not a galactic hero, Wander. I'm not a big shot. I'm a sherrif. Small job on a small town on a small planet" - Sylvia
• "If there's one thing I can't stand, it's an evil doer who can't do good!" - Lord Hater

Music, Soundtrack

• The theme song, "Wander Over Yonder Main Title" is composed by Two Man Gentlemen Band.
• Beyond the theme song, the series featured a mix of original score and songs, all created and composed by Andy Bean.