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Paramount+ Names Tituss Burgess, Ellie Kemper and Neil Patrick Harris to Lead Mo Willems Animated Series

The adaptations bring Willems’ preschool favorites to streaming under his Hidden Pigeon Company’s oversight.

Overview

  • Paramount+ announced the principal voice cast Thursday, tapping Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt alums Tituss Burgess and Ellie Kemper as Elephant Gerald and Piggie, with Neil Patrick Harris set as The Bus Driver.
  • The Elephant & Piggie Show! adapts the best-selling picture books as a warm pre-K comedy about the ups and downs of best-friendship.
  • Set in the walkable neighborhood of Willemsburg, the series pairs careful Gerald with free-spirited Piggie to explore problem-solving and play.
  • The Pigeon Show! Starring The Pigeon follows a bird who wants to be heard and features familiar characters like the Duckling plus new ones such as Nana-Dactyl.
  • Mo Willems is developing both series with Paramount+ through his Hidden Pigeon Company, and the streamer has not announced premiere dates.