Genius Brands International, announced that Netflix, the world’s leading internet entertainment service, has greenlit the production of season two of animated preschool series Llama Llama, with Jennifer Garner returning in the lead role as Mama Llama.
Jennifer Garner said, “I love Anna Dewdney’s award-winning joyful Llama Llama books and am proud to voice Mama Llama on this very special series for Netflix. And now—great news! —Mama Llama and Llama Llama will be back for a second season! Thank you, Netflix—I can’t wait to get to work!”
Season one of Llama Llama, also starring Jennifer Garner, debuted worldwide in 20 different languages on Netflix in January 2018. Currently, in production on season two, Genius Brands and Netflix also announce the development of two new, 30-minute Llama Llama specials, including one for Mother’s Day.
Season two also features an all-star team of award-winning producers, including Jane Startz (Ella Enchanted, Tuck Everlasting, The Indian In The Cupboard, The Magic School Bus series), Andy Heyward (Inspector Gadget, The Real Ghostbusters, Strawberry Shortcake, Madeline, Carmen Sandiego) and Reed Duncan. Emmy Award-winning writer Joe Purdy serves (Arthur, Hey Arnold!) serves as the head writer and legendary Disney alum Ruben Aquino (Frozen, The Lion King, Aladdin, Mulan) as art director for the series.
“With the greenlight from Netflix and the commitment from Jennifer Garner to star again, we have taken the next step in creating an evergreen global franchise for Llama Llama, and 2018 will no doubt be a banner year for the brand with a second season in the works and a worldwide retail program set to launch,” said Andy Heyward, Chairman & CEO, Genius Brands. “Everyone involved in the development and production of season one of Llama Llama—from our cream of the crop production team to the passion that Jennifer brought to the project–went over and beyond to create a truly enchanting series that has resulted in a social media firestorm of support; resonated with parents and children all over the world; and the production of a second season.”
Based on the award-winning and bestselling book series by celebrated author and illustrator Anna Dewdney, the preschool series is about first childhood experiences and adventures, as well as the special connections between the lead character, Llama, his Mama and his grandparents. Llama Llama tells heart-warming tales of life in a safe, friendly town seen through the eyes of Llama as he interacts with the amazing world around him.
