“KIFF” To Premier Friday, March 10th, On Disney Channel

“KIFF” To Premier Friday, March 10th, On Disney Channel

January 24th, 2023

Lauren Ashton

Disney Branded Television announced that on March 10th, “Kiff” will premiere on Disney Channel before its Disney+ debut on Wednesday, March 15.This silly new animated comedy features an optimistic squirrel named Kiff and her chill bunny best friend, Barry. Kimiko Glenn (“Orange Is the New Black”) voices Kiff, whose love for life takes her on many adventures through the city with Barry, who is voiced by H Michael Croner (“Craig of the Creek”). The series’ theme was released today as well.

Below are the cast members who will be featured in recurring roles:

- James Monroe Iglehart (Broadway’s “Aladdin”) and Lauren Ash (“Superstore”) as Kiff’s parents, Martin and Beryl
- Deedee Magno Hall (“Steven Universe”) as Kiff’s teacher, Miss Deer Teacher
- Eugene Cordero (“Loki”) as Kiff’s neighbor, The Pone, and the school secretary, Secretary Prince
- Josh Johnson (“The Daily Show with Trevor Noah”) as Barry’s brother, Harry Buns
- Eric Bauza (“Looney Toons”) as TV producer Roy Fox and Kiff’s classmate Reggie
- Vella Lovell (“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”) as Kiff’s classmate Candle Fox
- Steve Little (“Adventure Time”) as the town city manager, Glarbin Gloobin
- Kent Osborne (“Phineas and Ferb”) as the school janitor, Sweepy Steve
- Gary Anthony Williams (“Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur”) as artist manager Flam Bingo
- Mary Mack (“Solar Opposites”) as Kiff’s classmate Renee
- Rhys Darby (“Our Flag Means Death”) as a troll living under a bridge, Trollie
- Tom Kenny (“Spongebob SquarePants”) as Kiff’s classmates Trevor, Gareth and Darryn
- Katie Crown (“Amphibia”) as town barista, Pawva
- Kate Flannery (“The Office”) as laundromat owner and Helen’s sister, Agnes
- Nichole Sakura (“Superstore”) as Barry’s sister, Terri Buns
- Rachel House (“Thor: Ragnarok”) as Barry’s mom, Mary Buns

Created by Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal, the series focuses on Kiff and Barry as they handle school, relationships and their often-eccentric community of Table Town. This place is a world where animals and magical oddballs coexist and navigate day-to-day life.

Taking inspiration from the people and places Heavens and Smal experienced when they were growing up in Cape Town, South Africa, each 30 minute episode will include a new original song. In addition to their roles as creatives, Heavens and Smal also provide voices for characters in the series: Heavens as the drama teacher, Helen, and Smal as the principal of Table Town School.

Planned extensions for the series will also be available on March 10th. These include the “Kiff Original Soundtrack” from Walt Disney Records and a scrolling adventure game which will be available in the DisneyNOW app.

Aside from Heavens and Smal, the creative team includes Emmy® Award-winning Kent Osborne (“Phineas and Ferb” and “Adventure Time”), who is working as a co-producer and story editor, as well as Winnie Chaffee (“Captain Planet and the Planeteers”) as a producer. In association with Disney Channel,”Kiff” is being produced by Titmouse, the Emmy Award-winning animation production company.

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Lauren Ashton

Lauren Ashton is a Los Angeles-based writer. She has also taught stop-motion animation and film history since 2020, and holds a BFA in Acting from The California Institute of the Arts. Lauren has previously worked with Walt Disney Imagineering, and since graduating from CalArts, she has worked at Spellbound Inc. (a YouTube Production Company), Gnomon School of Animation, and written plays and sketch comedy for various theaters.