Disney+ has officially given a series order to its next Muppets-centered musical comedy titled The Muppets Mayhem, which will be led by Lilly Singh (Dollface). It is set to take the audiences on a music-filled journey about The Muppets’ long-time rock band The Electric Mayhem as they record their first-ever album. The six-member band debuted in the first episode of 1975’s The Muppet Show.
“The Muppets are renowned for quality, creativity and unrivaled, fun storytelling for the whole family,” President of Disney Branded Television, Ayo Davis said in a statement. “We are thrilled to have Adam, Bill and Jeff at the helm to bring all of these iconic and great new characters to life in fresh and dynamic ways.”
“We are so excited to bring the story of The Electric Mayhem Band to the front and center of this new series. They’ve been entertaining audiences since The Muppet Show, which debuted 45 years ago, so it’s wonderful that these characters are finally getting to play lead rather than supporting roles,” said David Lightbody, senior vice president of Disney Live Entertainment and The Muppets Studio.
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Based on the characters created by Jim Henson, The Muppets Mayhem is developed, written, and executive produced by Adam F. Goldberg, Bill Barretta, and Jeff Yorkes. Singh is set to portray the lead role of Nora, who has been “tasked with managing and wrangling the mayhem that is The Electric Mayhem Band.”
“After 45 years of rockin’ out, The Electric Mayhem goes on an epic musical journey to finally record their first studio album,” reads the synopsis. “With the help of a driven young music executive, Nora, the old-school Muppet band comes face to face with the current day music scene as they try to finally go platinum.”
The Electric Mayhem is comprised of six Muppets including Dr. Teeth, who is on vocals and keyboards; Floyd Pepper on vocals and bass; Janice on vocals and lead guitar; Zoot on Saxophone; and lastly Lips on trumpet.
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It is produced by ABC Signature and The Muppets Studio. Executive producers are Michael Bostick and Kris Eber along with The Muppets Studio’s David Lightbody and Leigh Slaughter.
