Maria Katre And Jason C. Louder Join Cast Of ‘Uptown Chronicles’ Animated Franchise
JARO Magazine Send an emailMay 28, 2024
0 17 1 minute read
Facebook Twitter Tumblr Pinterest Share via Email
![]()
The casting for SDG Quantum Productions animated franchise continues to add respected stalwarts to its cast, with the announcement that Maria Katre and Jason C. Louder have joined the cast in key roles.
Though specific plot details are being kept close to the vest, The Uptown Chronicles has been described as a science-fiction/fantasy epic, following an African American family as they grapple with the meanings of lineage, heritage, and destiny against the backdrop of Chicago in the year 2100. The project looks to infuse the irreverent humor of The Boondocks, the family dynamic of the Cosby Show, and the afro-futurism of Black Panther into an original, entertaining, and topical offering that families the world over will enjoy. Katre and Louder join previously announced cast members Zane Copeland Jr, Shani Jasmin Richardson and Major Attaway. Creator Steven Goard was also announced to be providing the vocal cast.
Maria Katre, a graduate of The British American Drama Academy, is perhaps best known for the short film ‘Mo’, which she wrote, produced, and starred in. ‘Mo’ was bestowed Best Drama Short by The Independent Shorts Awards, with Katre also being awarded Best Actress by the same institution. An accomplished musician, Katre also performed trumpet beside Beyonce during her groundbreaking Coachella performance in 2018, also featuring in the subsequent concert film, Homecoming: A Film by Beyonce. Katre is repped by Heyman Talent Agency.
Jason C. Louder is perhaps best known for co-starring on The CW’s DC Superhero Series Black Lightening as Frank “2-Bits” Tanner. He also appeared in the Hulu original series Wu-Tang: An American Saga portraying the character of Cressy. Other credits include a recurring role on the Starz Channel original series BMF and the upcoming series Vice Squad: New Orleans. Louder is repped by People Store.
The Uptown Chronicles is created by Steven Goard through SDG Quantum Productions. The film and subsequent series will be written by Alonge Hawes, who will also co-direct alongside Goard and serve as executive producer and showrunner through A Million Stories One Pen Productions. Goard is repped by CESD Talent Agency. Jason C. Louder, in addition to his voice role, will also serve as a producer on the project.
![]()
Maria Katre And Jason C. Louder Join Cast Of ‘Uptown Chronicles’ Animated Franchise - JARO Magazine
The casting for SDG Quantum Productions animated franchise continues to add respected stalwarts to its cast, with the announcement that Maria Katre and Jasonmagazine.watchjaro.com
@Dump Gawd @Illeye buckmatic @Neo TheInsurrectionistONE @Neuromancer @Easy-E @DropTopDoc @HNIC973 @The Half-Blood FKA Prince @JoelB @Afro @satireprod @Avisible Man @Illeye buckmatic @True Blue Moon @WavyHair ChippedTeeth @Fillerguy @Eddie Brock @blalienz @Lord-Yosh @Kiyoshi-Dono @IllmaticDelta @krackdagawd @GoldenGlove @Mugenight @spliz @Laidbackman @General Mills @MajesticLion @Piff Perkins @Da Jungles @Deltron @Pop123 @Esco @CinnaSlim @dora_da_destroyer @KingOFKings @R.E.N. Spells Ren @prophecypro @hex @ghostwriterx @Born2BKing @NormanConnors @Soymuscle Mike @Morose Polymath @reserved_one @Alexander The Great @L. Deezy @Art Barr @Giselle @Kisame @Mike Wins @Gloxina @ProlificLurker @Danie84 @Nick Street @Tupac in a Business Suit @Rawtid @Deltron @Trace @OGBobbyJohnson @mikishere
Full Trailer releases tomorrow
@Easy-E @Esco @Neo TheInsurrectionistONE @DropTopDoc @Eddie Brock @Pop123 @Mike Wins @Mike the Executioner @Danie84 @ProlificLurker @Kisame @Gloxina @bourgeoisie tall freak @hex @prophecypro @Alexander Wiggin @ghostwriterx @born of fire @Born2BKing @blalienz @reserved_one @OGBobbyJohnson @Nick Street @spliz @R.E.N. Spells Ren @Mugenight @Illeye buckmatic @Neuromancer @NormanConnors @Soymuscle Mike @Morose Polymath @Piff Perkins @General Mills @Deltron @Laidbackman @Fillerguy @Lord-Yosh @Kiyoshi-Dono @CinnaSlim @dora_da_destroyer @krackdagawd @GoldenGlove @Art Barr @Giselle @IllmaticDelta @WavyHair ChippedTeeth @True Blue Moon @MajesticLion
SDG Productions Premieres Trailer For New Animated Series ‘The Uptown Chronicles’
![]()
JARO Magazine
June 28, 2024 2 Mins Read
70
0
![]()
Following various casting announcements and teasers, SDG Productions is officially taking the curtain off of its ambitious animated project “The Uptown Chronicles”, releasing both an official trailer and the series synopsis.
Following the Hamilton family, led by scientist father Dre and guardian mother Maya, as their five children – gifted chef Tasha, bookish introvert Sienna, slacker son Ty, and adolescent prodigies Jordan and Keira – learn from their parents about their destinies as the descendants of an ancient magical order tasked with maintaining balance in the world.
When a mysterious threat in the form of a giant robot called Neocron appears, the children awaken their powers of super strength, telekinesis, speed, and technological manipulation to face this devastating foe.
Join the Hamilton’s on a quest that infuses humor, heart, and afro-futurism into an unforgettable adventure!
The 4-minute trailer offers exciting visuals rendered in 3D utilizing Unreal Engine 5, the latest graphics engine developed by Epic Games. The project will be animated by Dom Fred Films (Space Agents: The Mysterious Axe) with art design by Patrick King. The series is set to star the voice talents of Steven Goard as Andre “Dre” Hamilton, Major Attaway as Victor Hyde, Jasmine Richardson as Maya Hamilton, Maria Katre as Tasha Hamilton, Zane “Lil Zane” Copeland Jr as Ty Hamilton, Shani Hawes as Sienna Hamilton, Mina Kraynak as Keira Hamilton, Arinze as Jordan Hamilton, and Jason C. Louder as Tariq Lattimore. Goard, and Kraynak are repped by CESD Talent Agency. Richardson is repped by Heyman Talent Agency. Arinze is repped by Atlas Talent Agency. Hawes is repped by A Million Stories One Pen Productions. Louder is repped by People Store.
The Uptown Chronicles is created by Steven Goard, with Alonge Hawes as the writer for all 8 episodes of the first season. Hawes and Goard will co-direct the series and serve as showrunners. Jason C. Louder serves as producer.
The official website for the Uptown Chronicles has also launched, with the promise of further updates and behind the scenes access coming soon.
Visit theuptownchronicles.com to learn more.
![]()
SDG Productions Premieres Trailer For New Animated Series 'The Uptown Chronicles' - JARO Magazine
Following various casting announcements and teasers, SDG Productions is officially taking the curtain off of its ambitious animated project “The Uptownmagazine.watchjaro.com
@hex @Easy-E @Esco @Illeye buckmatic @True Blue Moon @Born2BKing @born of fire @krackdagawd @Giselle @bourgeoisie tall freak @Lady.Libra. @Art Barr @dora_da_destroyer @LinusCaldwell @GoldenGlove @Alexander The Great @Alexander Wiggin @ghostwriterx @IllmaticDelta @CinnaSlim @Kiyoshi-Dono @WavyHair ChippedTeeth @Neo TheInsurrectionistONE @Neuromancer @reserved_one @blalienz @Morose Polymath @Soymuscle Mike @General Mills @Deltron @Sugarbush @Pappo @Biscayne @KageDaBeast @Rekkapryde @Mike Wins @Pop123 @prophecypro @Prince Luchini @Gizza @Tetsuo @Abstract83 @BujuBoombastic @Jean Jacket @ReggieFlare @BlackMafia @Gloxina @Golayitdown @Stir Fry @Paper Boi @Da Jungles @Lhark @Busby @Ozymandeas @Wild self
Full Trailer releases tomorrow
@Easy-E @Esco @Neo TheInsurrectionistONE @DropTopDoc @Eddie Brock @Pop123 @Mike Wins @Mike the Executioner @Danie84 @ProlificLurker @Kisame @Gloxina @bourgeoisie tall freak @hex @prophecypro @Alexander Wiggin @ghostwriterx @born of fire @Born2BKing @blalienz @reserved_one @OGBobbyJohnson @Nick Street @spliz @R.E.N. Spells Ren @Mugenight @Illeye buckmatic @Neuromancer @NormanConnors @Soymuscle Mike @Morose Polymath @Piff Perkins @General Mills @Deltron @Laidbackman @Fillerguy @Lord-Yosh @Kiyoshi-Dono @CinnaSlim @dora_da_destroyer @krackdagawd @GoldenGlove @Art Barr @Giselle @IllmaticDelta @WavyHair ChippedTeeth @True Blue Moon @MajesticLion
![]()
![]()
![]()
@Illeye buckmatic @Soymuscle Mike @True Blue Moon @Afro @Easy-E @Esco @General Mills @krackdagawd @Giselle @Milk N Cookies @hex @LinusCaldwell @WavyHair ChippedTeeth @Pop123 @Alexander Wiggin @Born2BKing @Art Barr @Mugenight @Morose Polymath @IllmaticDelta @Piff Perkins @ProlificLurker @Danie84 @CinnaSlim @dora_da_destroyer @NormanConnors @Mike Wins @prophecypro
Full Trailer releases tomorrow