Arthur creator Marc Brown announces the premiere date of his latest animated children’s show, Hop. The series is set to debut April 4 on Max in the U.S., bringing a kind, heartwarming and enchanting world to young viewers. Co-created by fellow Arthur alums Peter K. Hirsch and Tolon Brown and based on Brown’s illustrated children’s book, Hop is produced by Epic Story Media and animated by Loomi Animation.
“I am beyond excited to finally share Hop April 4 on Max,” said Marc Brown. “I believe we’ve created a safe, inviting show that will challenge our viewers to understand and appreciate people who are not like them, and to encourage children to act with tolerance and kindness. This show is a labor of love, and I hope it brings joy and inspiration to children and families everywhere.”
Synopsis: Hop follows an eclectic group of besties whose comedic adventures teach preschoolers to embrace their own, and others’, uniqueness. Hop — an enthusiastic, empathetic frog with one leg shorter than the other — and his quirky friends address kid-relatable challenges with a healthy dose of laughter, silliness and adventure.
Set in the aspirational community of Fair Village, every episode is grounded in emotional reality but soars into the world of fantasy, populated by dragons, trolls, and talking banjos. With a gentle balance of humor and heart, our heroes promise to captivate audiences with delightful journeys filled with friendship, valuable life lessons and endless possibilities.
“Working with Marc, Peter and Tolon has been an absolute pleasure. Their commitment to inclusive story-telling and their skill at leading our entire creative team has been inspiring for everyone. I am especially proud of the authentic casting and the diverse writers and creative team we brought together for this series,” said Ken Faier, Founder of Epic Story Media. “Our goal has always been to make epic content for kids with the world’s best creators. It’s a wonderful achievement and we are thrilled to be working with the team at Max and Warner Bros. Discovery. More announcements from around the world to come!”
In a kids’ TV milestone, the entire ensemble cast of Hop are living with some type of disability, helping kids relate to and better understand others — challenges that are often also reflected in the show. RespectAbility, the advocacy nonprofit fighting stigma and advancing opportunity for people with disabilities, was brought on to consult on the series.
Season 1 of Hop (26 episodes) premieres April 4 on Max in the U.S.
