Exclusive: Amari McCoy and Martellus Bennett talk Disney animated comedy series Hey A.J.!
Currently playing on Disney Jr., Disney Channel and Disney Jr. On Demand is “Hey A.J.!,” a new animated family comedy series.
Inspired by children's book author and former Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett, the upcoming new series “Hey A.J.!” is a whimsical and music-filled family comedy about an imaginative young girl who, along with her stuffed bunny sidekick Theo, uses her big imagination to make ordinary life moments extraordinary. Executive produced by Bennett, alongside Emmy® Award winner Jeff “Swampy” Marsh (“Phineas and Ferb”) and GRAMMY®-nominated songwriter/producer Michael Hodges (“The Garfield Movie”) from Surfing Giant Studios, the series features colorful 2D animation, relatable storylines for preschoolers and energetic, imaginative songs for families to enjoy together.
The series stars Amari McCoy as A.J., Martellus Bennett as Marty, Jhené Aiko as Siggi, Juliet Donenfeld as Jessie, Innocent Ekakitie as Jazz and David Mitchell as Theo. The celebrity guest voice cast includes Meghan Trainor, Cristo Fernández, Bootsy Collins, Kate Micucci, Maulik Pancholy, Calum Scott, Lena Waithe, and retired NASA astronaut and engineer Leland Melvin, who will guest star as himself.
Blackfilmandtv.com's Wilson Morales talks to Amari McCoy and Martellus Bennett on Disney animated series Hey A.J.!