Summer vacation is underway for most kids, and just in time for the occasion,Phineas and Ferbare back to do it all again with the 104 new days they have at their disposal. The revival of the classic Disney Channel animated series is almost here withnew wacky summer adventuresfrom the titular step-brothers and their friends as they try to make the most of their limited time off from school. To help occupy their afternoons, some exciting new guests are coming along for the ride as zany new characters who add new life to the Tri-State area. Ahead of the premiere, Collider has an exclusive look at these new additions played byAlan Cumming,Lake Bell,John Stamos, andLeslie Jones.
Cumming, known for his role as Nightcrawler inX2: X-Men Unitedand, more recently, as theEmmy-winning host ofThe Traitors, will make hisPhineas and Ferbdebut as the Haberdasher, a dashing gentleman impeccably dressed like his voice actor. One image sees him brandishing a beret filled with various blades with a smile on his face, showing just how odd a character he is. Another image, meanwhile, shows Katherine Marshall, a headphone-wearing woman who has the look of a director and will be voiced by Bell, best known asPoison Ivy onHarley Quinn. The final two shots feature a familiar face — Meap, the intergalactic security agent who made friends with Phineas and Ferb and was often seen battling his archrival, the interstellar criminal, Mitch. Stamos will bring his impressive resume, including his iconic role asUncle Jesse onFull House, as the new voice of Meap, while theGhostbusters (2016)andThe Angry Birds Movie 2star Jones voices another apparent member of his race, the Alliance Commander.
This starry trio is just the beginning of the surprises the revival has in store.Ted LassofavoritesCristo FernándezandBrendan Huntare alsoamong the varied guest starsgearing up for a summer of fun, alongsideMichael Bublé,Anna Faris,Megan Rapinoe,Meghan Trainor,Jonathan Banks,Rhys Darby, andRuth Negga. They join a returning cast led once again byVincent MartellaandDavid Errigo Jr.as Phineas and Ferb, alongsideAshley Tisdale,Alyson Stoner,Dee Bradley Baker,Caroline Rhea,Olivia Olson, and co-creatorsDan PovenmireandJeff “Swampy” Marshin their respective roles as Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz and Major Francis Monogram.
‘Phineas and Ferb’ Promises Some of Its Best Material Yet in the Revival
During its original run from 2007 through 2015,Phineas and Ferbbecame Disney Television Animation’s most successful series for kids and tweens, with five Emmy wins to its name and a BAFTA nomination. Moreover, the show branched out with feature-length installments like 2020’sPhineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universeandbig-name crossoverswith the likes of Marvel’s superheroes and theStar Warsuniverse. Despite the highs of the original, Martella believes some of the best is yet to come. In an interview with Collider’sAidan Kelley, he spoke about how the revival isaiming to keep the same fun-loving spirit alivebetween its music, the logic-defying contraptions the boys build, Perry the Platypus’s missions to stop Doofenshmirtz, and more. It’s a showhe’s eager to keep exploring, as he explained:
“Some of these episodesare really some of the best stuff that we’ve done. but I just hope that everyone has as much fun now with these new episodes as they did with the original run. And the message thatPhineas and Ferbalways has had is that, even when Candace wants to bust them, they want everyone to enjoy themselves. And that’s all I feel about the show coming back is I hope that everyone learns all the hard work and the love that we’ve been putting into this show, and I hope we get to do this forever. We all love this job. So,I would love to do more seasons after this.”
Phineas and Ferbmake their grand return to the Disney Channel on June 5 at 8 p.m. ET. Check out the exclusive images in the gallery above for an early look at the exciting new guests.
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