Back in 2021, Disney announced that it had greenlit Primos, an original animated comedy series created and executive produced by Natasha Kline based on her childhood experiences with her extended multicultural Mexican American family. Earlier today during the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Disney Branded Television not only unveiled details for the series but also debuted the Primos theme song.
Official press release below:
From Emmy Award-nominated creator and executive producer Natasha Kline, Primos introduces Tater Ramirez Humphrey, an eccentric girl with big dreams, determined to find what makes her extraordinary. When her 12 chaotic cousins (“primos” in Spanish) move in for the summer, they help her discover her true self. The series is inspired by Kline’s childhood experiences with her extended multicultural Mexican American family.
The newly announced main cast includes Myrna Velasco as Tater Ramirez Humphrey; Melissa Villaseñor as Tater’s younger sister, Nellie Ramirez Humphrey; Michelle Ortiz as Tater’s mom, Bibi Ramirez Humphrey; Jim Conroy as Tater’s dad, Bud Humphrey.
The recurring cast includes Angélica María as Tater’s grandmother, Buela; Liza Koshy as Tater’s friend, Serena; and cousins Becca Q. Co (Lotlot), Cristina Valenzuela (Tere and Toñita), Elizabeth Grullón (Lita), Jonathan Melo (Scooter), Sarah Tubert (Cookita), Natasha Kline (Gordita and ChaCha), Nomi Ruiz (Tabi), Rick Simon (Big Nacho and Cousin Bud) and Ryan Anderson Lopez (Nachito).
Fans of the most recent incarnation of DC Super Hero Girls should be very familiar with Myrna Velasco for her work as Green Lantern Jessica Cruz. While Velasco has been involved in various Disney projects in the past, this marks her first time as a lead character in an animated show. In fact, in an interview with The Beat last year, she coyly hinted at this project that she was excited for people to see.
Also involved in Primos is Producer Philip Cohen, Supervising Director Shaun Cashman, and Story Editor Karla Sakas Shropshire. Stay tuned for more details including the show’s release date.
