Disney Branded Television announced that “Kiff,” their nutty new animated buddy-comedy about optimistic squirrel Kiff and her chill bunny bestie Barry, will premiere Friday, March 10, on Disney Channel (8:00 p.m. EST/PST) and Wednesday, March 15, on Disney+. Kimiko Glenn (“Orange Is the New Black”) stars in the titular role of Kiff, whose thirst for life takes her on countless adventures through their city alongside Barry, voiced by H Michael Croner (“Craig of the Creek”). The series’ theme song was also released today.
Joining the cast in recurring roles are the following:
- 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
From creators and executive producers Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal, the series follows Kiff and Barry as they navigate school, relationships and their often-eccentric community in Table Town, a world where animals and magical oddballs tackle day-to-day life together.
Inspired by the people and places Heavens and Smal experienced when they were growing up in Cape Town, South Africa, each half-hour episode, comprised of two 11-minute stories, will include a new original song. In addition to their creative roles, Heavens and Smal also voice characters in the series: Heavens as Kiff’s drama teacher, Helen, and Smal as the principal of Table Town School, Principal Secretary.