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[02/04/16 - 11:01 AM]
Legendary Satirist Al Yankovic to Voice Title Role in Disney XD's Animated Comedy Series "Milo Murphy's Law"
Also on tap are Christian Slater, Vanessa Williams, Sarah Chalke, Jemaine Clement, Sabrina Carpenter, MeKai Curtis, Chrissie Fit and Vincent Martella.

[via press release from Disney XD]

LEGENDARY SATIRIST AL YANKOVIC TO VOICE TITLE ROLE IN DISNEY XD'S ANIMATED COMEDY SERIES "MILO MURPHY'S LAW" FROM ACCLAIMED ANIMATION PRODUCERS DAN POVENMIRE AND JEFF "SWAMPY" MARSH

Star-Studded Voice Cast includes Christian Slater, Vanessa Williams, Sarah Chalke, Jemaine Clement, Sabrina Carpenter, MeKai Curtis, Chrissie Fit and Vincent Martella

Legendary satirist and Grammy Award-winning recording artist Al Yankovic (professionally known as "Weird Al") will voice the title role in Disney XD's "Milo Murphy's Law" (formerly known as "Mikey Murphy's Law"), an animated comedy series from creators and executive producers Dan Povenmire and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh of the globally acclaimed animated series "Phineas and Ferb." Premiering this fall, "Milo Murphy's Law" introduces Milo, the fictional great-great-great-great grandson of the Murphy's Law namesake. Yankovic will also sing the opening theme song and throughout the series, will perform original songs as his character Milo Murphy.

Starring with Yankovic are Sabrina Carpenter (Disney Channel's "Girl Meets World") and MeKai Curtis (Disney XD's "Kirby Buckets") as Milo's friends Melissa Chase and Zack Underwood. Povenmire and Marsh will also voice pistachio protectors Vinnie Dakota and Balthazar Cavendish.

Also joining the cast are: Christian Slater ("Mr. Robot") as school crossing guard and Milo's foe Elliot Decker; Vanessa Williams ("Desperate Housewives") as Zack's mom Eileen Underwood; Sarah Chalke ("Scrubs") as science teacher Mrs. Murawski; Jemaine Clement ("Flight of the Conchords") as popular television show character Dr. Zone; Mackenzie Phillips ("American Graffiti") as Principal Milder; Chrissie Fit (Disney's "Teen Beach Movie") as classmate Amanda Lopez; Vincent Martella (Disney's "Phineas and Ferb") as classmate Bradley Nicholson; Diedrich Bader ("The Drew Carey Show") as Milo's dad Martin Murphy; Pamela Adlon ("Californication") as Milo's mom Brigette Murphy; Kate Micucci ("When in Rome") as Milo's sister Sara Murphy; Dee Bradley Baker (Disney's "Phineas and Ferb") as Milo's dog Diogee; Gregory Michael Cipes ("Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man") as classmate Mort Schaeffer; Michael Culross (Disney's "Phineas and Ferb") as high school teacher Kyle Drako; and Kevin Michael Richardson (Disney's "The 7D") as Coach Nolan Mitchell.

The series follows Milo Murphy, who is the personification of Murphy's Law where anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Suffering from Extreme Hereditary Murphy's Law condition (EHML), Milo always looks to make the best of the cards he's been dealt and his endless optimism and enthusiasm can turn any catastrophe into a wild adventure. Armed with knowledge, a backpack full of supplies and his fearless friends, Melissa and Zack, Milo is always prepared for every possibility. Together, he and his friends will learn that it's all about a positive attitude and not to sweat the big stuff... and it's all big stuff.

Povenmire and Marsh's creative team includes "Phineas and Ferb" colleagues - producer and director Robert F. Hughes, story editor Scott Peterson, and staff writers Joshua Pruett, Dani Vetere and Martin Olson. "Milo Murphy's Law" is produced by Disney Television Animation.

About Disney XD

Disney XD is a basic cable channel and multi-platform brand showcasing a compelling mix of live-action and animated programming for kids age 6-11, hyper-targeting boys and transporting them into worlds full of humor, unexpected fun and inspiring action-filled adventures. Disney XD-branded content spans television, online, mobile and VOD platforms. The programming includes series, movies and short-form, as well as sports-themed programming developed with ESPN. In the U.S., Disney XD is seen on a 24-hour, advertiser supported network that reaches over 77 million households via its basic cable and satellite affiliates. In total, there are 30 Disney XD channels available in 25 languages around the world.





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