Terry Crews and Tichina Arnold are gearing up to reprise their roles Julius and Rochelle Rock in the new comedy animated reboot “Everybody Still Hates Chris.”
The amazing news was announced Tuesday morning in an exclusive report by @variety. According to the report, the executive producer, Chris Rock will be returning as the series narrator. If you remember, “Everybody Still Hates Chris” was first announced in August 2022 and now it seems like things are finally about to take off.
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Terry Crews and Tichina Arnold also shared a video to their Instagram accounts showing their excitement for the animated series. “We have been anxiously waiting to announce #EVERYBODY STILL HATES CHRIS – Animated series on @ComedyCentral – Yay! We are so excited about this new venture. For all of you lovely people that have rocked with us, you now get a chance to laugh at our animated characters. We appreciate your support. Let’s go,” their caption read.
In the show, Rock lends his voice to the adult version of Chris, sharing stories based on his own childhood experiences as an outcast in a big, working-class family in Brooklyn’s Bed-Stuy neighborhood during the late 1980s. Crews returns as Julius, Chris’ dad, a kind and hardworking giant who’s frugal due to his humble beginnings. He works multiple jobs to support the family and is always mindful of the value of a dollar. Arnold reprises her role as Rochelle, Chris’ mom, a smart, determined, and caring person who also has a fiery temper, especially when it comes to her children. She has high standards and doesn’t hesitate to speak her mind, often quitting jobs when they don’t meet her expectations.
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The original “Everybody Hates Chris” series aired from 2005 to 2009, starting on UPN and later transitioning to The CW after the networks merged. During its four-season run, the show received widespread critical acclaim, earning multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. It also won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series in 2007, recognizing the show’s humorous and relatable portrayal of Chris Rock’s childhood experiences.