Billy CrystalandJohn Goodmanwill reprise their beloved roles asMonsters, Inc./Monsters Universitycharacters Mike and Sulley inMonsters at Work, a new animated series for families set to premiere on Disney+ in 2020. Produced by Disney Television Animation and inspired by the world of Disney and Pixar’s Academy Award-winningMonsters, Inc., the series picks up six months after the original movie’s story, with the Monsters, Inc. power plant now harvesting the laughter of children to fuel the city of Monstropolis, thanks to Mike and Sulley’s discovery that laughter generates ten times more energy than screams.
Monsters at Workfollows Tylor Tuskmon (voiced byBen Feldman), an eager and talented young mechanic on the Monsters, Inc. Facilities Team (MIFT) who dreams of working his way up to the factory Laugh Floor to become a Jokester alongside his idols Mike and Sulley.
Starring alongside Feldman (Superstore) isKelly Marie Tran(Star Wars: The Last Jedi) as Val Little, Tylor’s lifelong friend and confidante;Henry Winkler(Barry) as Fritz, the scatterbrained boss;Lucas Neff(Raising Hope) as Duncan, an opportunistic plumber;Alanna Ubach(Coco) as Cutter, the officious rule follower; andStephen Stanton(Star Wars Resistance) as Smitty and Needleman, the bumbling custodial team.Aisha Tyler(Archer) voices Tylor’s mom, Millie Tuskmon.
In addition to Crystal and Goodman, returning cast members from the original movies includeJohn Ratzenbergeras Yeti and the new character, Bernard;Jennifer Tillyas Celia Mae; andBob Petersonas Roze, twin sister to his originalMonsters, Inc.character, Roz.
Produced by Disney Television Animation, the series was developed and is executive produced by Disney animation veteranBobs Gannaway(Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Planes: Fire & Rescue) withFerrell Barron(Planes: Fire & Rescue) serving as producer.Kat Good(Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero) andRob Gibbs(Monsters, Inc.) are directors.
