Billy Dilley's Super-Duper Subterranean Summer is an American animated television miniseries that premiered on Disney XD in June 3, 2017.[1] It is created and executive produced by Aaron Springer, an animation veteran whose extensive credits include working on Dexter's Laboratory, SpongeBob SquarePants, Samurai Jack, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, Gravity Falls, Wander Over Yonder, and the current run of Mickey Mouse shorts.[2] Springer was also behind the Adult Swim pilot Korgoth of Barbaria.
Synopsis
The show follows the adventures of Billy Dilley (Aaron Springer), a 7th grader who loves science, and his lab partners, Zeke (Tom Kenny) and Marsha (Catie Wayne), who on summer vacation find themselves trapped in a strange world located in the Earth's core.
Cast and characters
- Aaron Springer as Billy Dilley, Evil Billy
- Catherine Wayne as Marsha Dwanelle
- Tom Kenny as Zeke McBongo, Thurston
- Anaximander
- Sarah-Nicole Robles as Judy
- James Arnold Taylor as Count Raymond Wretcher
- Kerri Kenney as Mrs. Wretcher
- Susanne Blakeslee as Hag Witch
- Kenny Pittenger as Tony
- Richard Steven Horvitz as Yucky
- Travis Willingham as Gregory P. Zartran
- Kevin Michael Richardson as Francis a.k.a Gumbrump
Development
The show was first announced in 2014 as a potential pilot.[3] In March 2016, it was confirmed that Disney XD has greenlit the show for a full series.[2]
In 2015, Merriwether Williams was confirmed in a Twitter post by Vincent Waller as one of the show's writers, whilst character designer Robertryan Cory announced on his Facebook page he has been working on the series for over a year before the pickup was officially sealed.
Trivia
- Jessica McKenna was originally going to voice the character Billy Dilley, but was replaced by creator Aaron Springer for unknown reasons.
- Ashley Johnson was originally going to voice Judy, but she was replaced by Sarah-Nicole Robles also for unknown reasons.
- This is the third miniseries to be aired on Disney XD.
Gallery
References
- ↑ http://www.disneyabcpress.com/disneyxd/calendar/
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Milligan, Mercedes (March 4, 2016). "Disney XD Announces ‘Billy Dilly’ and ‘Country Club’". Retrieved on April 30, 2016.
- ↑ Amidi, Amid (July 17, 2014). "Disney TV Inks Deals With Aaron Springer, Jhonen Vasquez, Jesse LeDoux, and Ryan Quincy". Retrieved on April 30, 2016.
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