Disney Channel Reveals Casting for Animated Series 'Hamster & Gretel'!

The cast for the new Disney Channel series Hamster & Gretel has just been announced!

The upcoming animated superhero comedy comes from Phineas & Ferb co-creator Dan Povenmire, and was first announced to be headed to series back in October 2020.

It’s actually based off of his real life relationship with his younger sister!

Find out the casting and more inside…

The new series introduces Kevin and his younger sister Gretel, who are about to be bestowed superpowers by space aliens. But something goes awry, and it’s Gretel and her pet hamster (named Hamster) who suddenly have new abilities. Now, protective older brother Kevin must figure out how to work with both Gretel and her pet Hamster to protect their city from mysterious dangers.

Meli Povenmire will take on the titular role of Gretel, with Beck Bennett voicing her pet hamster named Hamster.

Love, Victor‘s Michael Cimino takes on the role of Gretel’s older brother, Kevin; Joey King will voice her tech-savvy cousin, Fred; Matt Jones voices their easygoing father, Dave; and Carolina Ravassa will be their charismatic mother, Carolina.

You can also check out a sneak peek right here!

Hamster & Gretel is set to premiere sometime this summer.

Find out more about the inspiration behind the show…