December 23rd, 2021 
Jerry Beck 
Lighthouse Studio’s El Deafo, a charming and poignant three-part animated series for kids and families, will premiere on Apple TV+ Friday, January 7th, 2021. El Deafo, based on the #1 New York Times Bestselling and Newbery Honor Winning graphic memoir, follows insightful young Cece as she loses her hearing and finds her inner superhero. Going to school and making new friends can be tough. Having to do both while wearing a bulky hearing aid on your chest? That takes superpowers! With a little help from her superhero alter ego, El Deafo, Cece learns to embrace what makes her extraordinary. Watch the trailer here…
El Deafo stars the voice talents of newcomer Lexi Finigan, who is also deaf, Pamela Adlon (“Better Things,” “Bob’s Burgers”), Jane Lynch (“Glee,” “Harriet the Spy”), Chuck Nice (“Star Talk”), and Clancy Brown (“Billions,” “SpongeBob SquarePants”). The Apple Original series is executive produced and written by Cece Bell and Will McRobb (“The Adventures of Pete & Pete,” “Harriet the Spy”). Bell also narrates the series. “El Deafo” is co-executive produced by Claire Finn for Lighthouse Studios Ireland and directed by Gilly Fogg (“Bob the Builder”), with Mike Andrews as composer and featuring original music by Katie Crutchfield of Waxahatchee.
Episode List
Episode 1 – Everybody Sounds So Weird
After a sudden illness leaves Cece with hearing loss, her powerful new hearing aid inspires the creation of a superhero alter ego.
Episode 2 – Sidekick Wanted
Cece finds a true friend in the bubbly and boisterous Martha, but an innocent mishap could break their amazing bond for good.
Episode 3 – I Am El Deafo
Cece’s friendship with Martha isn’t the only thing that needs repairing after gym teacher Mr. Potts accidentally breaks Cece’s Phonic Ear.
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