Disney has picked up a new family comedy series called KC Undercover. The show will star recording artist Zendaya, along with Kadeem Hardison, Tammy Townsend, Kamil McFadden and Veronica Dunne.
Production begins this summer and the series is expected to premiere early next year.
Here’s the press release:
Disney Channel ORDERS “K.C. Undercover,”
A New family Comedy Series Starring Teen Superstar Zendaya
— Kadeem Hardison, Tammy Townsend, Kamil McFadden and Veronica Dunne also Star —
Popular actress and recording artist Zendaya (“Dancing with the Stars,” “Shake It Up”) will headline and co-produce a new series for kids and families, the live-action spy comedy “K.C. Undercover.” It was announced today by Adam Bonnett, Executive Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide. The multi-camera series, executive-produced by Rob Lotterstein (“Shake It Up”), begins production this summer in Los Angeles for an early 2015 premiere on Disney Channel.
The comedy focuses on K.C. Cooper, a high school math whiz who’s training to be an undercover super spy, following in the footsteps of her parents. Each episode finds the Coopers balancing typical family issues while performing undercover missions to protect the country.
Bonnett said, “Zendaya and Rob Lotterstein are a powerhouse combination to produce Disney Channel’s next action driven sitcom. This show has all of the Disney Channel attributes – family, friendship, humor and heart all from the point of view of an incredibly talented and relatable teenage girl.”
Zendaya became a global star through Disney Channel’s series “Shake It Up,” and she went on to capture the hearts of viewers on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars.” She next stars in the Disney Channel Original Movie “Zapped,” premiering Friday, June 27 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT). Her debut album, “Zendaya,” on Hollywood Records, yielded the platinum hit single “Replay.”
Lotterstein said, “I’m excited to be working with Zendaya again. I’ve worked with her since she was 13 years old and have witnessed her blossom into such a beautiful, talented and funny actress. She truly kicks butt in this series – literally and figuratively,” noted Lotterstein.
“K.C. Undercover” also stars Kadeem Hardison (“Static Shock,” “A Different World”) and Tammy Townsend (“The Client List”) as K.C.’s parents Craig and Kira Cooper; Kamil McFadden (“House of Payne”) as Ernie, the youngest of the Cooper family; and Veronica Dunne (“Our Wild Hearts”) as K.C.’s best friend Marisa.
“K.C. Undercover” was created by Corinne Marshall and is executive-produced by Rob Lotterstein. Zendaya is co-producer. It is a production of It’s A Laugh Productions, LLC.
Disney Channel is a 24-hour kid-driven, family-inclusive television network that taps into the world of kids and families through original series and movies. Currently available on basic cable in over 99 million U.S. homes and to millions of other viewers on Disney Channels around the world, Disney Channel is part of the Disney/ABC Television Group.
What do you think? Will you or someone in your home check out this new series?
I am abig big big! Fan please pick me I spy on my family I love you xoxoxo ps I am not crazy I love youuuu
I’m waiting my ass off
I can’t wait intel the show airs
Hey zendaya in high school and you inspired me to sing and act . I. LOVE. YOUR. WORK and. The work with. Bella.I can’t what until the next. Movie in 2015 xoxo. Have a great time. 🙂
Hey zendaya how is. Every thing. Going
Hi Zendaya, My name is Briana, I am a BIG fan of yours, I am 7 , I love your music and love to watch your tv shows, can’t wait to see your new show KC Undercover.
I love how zendaya plays in a lot of movies cause she is so pretty and talented
I think KC Undercover will be the best show ever
Hi Zendaya I am a big FAN of YOURS every time I hear your songs come on I get up and dance and your songs make me feel like you
I am a big fan of Zendaya
I think this movie could use gaspment in it thanks scencerly Kenzie
Hey Zendaya,my name is Zach Demanuel and I’m a 14 year old high school freshman.I just wanted to say that your work on shake it up with Bella throne was amazing.I love your work and you inspire me and my little sister to do great things when we grow up.I can’t wait for your new show to premire in 2015.
Hi im amanda and im 11 years old. I Have been acting since i was 3. Im really exited to see the show!!!!!
Wow. You’ve been acting all that time. That’s amazing
Hi Zendaya,
My name is Emyiah and I’m 8! I admire you and I hope to have a successful acting career like you one day . I’m working hard learning my lines and I always try to do my best at auditions. It is also a goal of mine to meet you one day; I am your # 1 Zswagger! I can’t wait to see K.C. Undercover.
Hello, my name is Joi Coleman, I live in Prairieville, Louisiana. My dream is to become an actress. I am 14 years old and I make 15 on January 18. I have watched Disney since I was a little kid and I still watch it now. I would love to be apart of this upcoming television series, especially on Disney. It would be an honor to work along side Zendaya and Rob Lotterstein. Many people have doubted me and said I couldn’t do something. They said I couldn’t be a smart student, but I made honor roll 4 years in… Read more »
Hi follow your dreams and don’t listen to anyone. You can do it.
Dream. Never give up
I just can’t wait to see it
I love zendaya she’s my idol I’m not only going to watch it I auditioned to be her sister my friend said she was going to have one and that I should be her.