Disney has released new characters images and updated the cast list for “Monsters at Work”, the new animated series set in the world of Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.” Many of the original stars of Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.” movies will be returning as the series “Monsters at Work” gets ready to debut on Disney+.
Ben Feldman stars as the voice of Tylor Tuskmon in the series, which introduces new monster characters alongside returning favorites, including Mike Wazowski and James P. “Sulley” Sullivan, who will again be voiced by actors Billy Crystal and John Goodman.
Mindy Kaling (“A Wrinkle in Time”) was just announced as joining the cast in the role of Val Little, an enthusiastic member of the Monsters, Inc. Facilities Team (aka “MIFT”).
Returning voice cast also includes Jennifer Tilly, John Ratzenberger, and series star Feldman. Additionally, Bonnie Hunt will reprise her role as Ms. Flint, who was formerly in charge of training new Scarers at Monsters, Inc., but will now manage the department responsible for recruiting and training the funniest monsters to become Jokesters.
“Monsters At Work” takes place the day after the Monsters, Incorporated power plant started harvesting the laughter of children to fuel the city of Monstropolis, thanks to Mike and Sulley’s discovery that laughter generates ten times more energy than screams.
The series will follow the story of Tylor Tuskmon, an eager young monster who graduated top of his class at Monsters University and always dreamed of becoming a Scarer until he lands a job at Monsters, Incorporated, and discovers that scaring is out and laughter is in.
After Tylor is temporarily reassigned to the Monsters, Inc. Facilities Team (MIFT), he must work alongside a misfit bunch of mechanics while setting his sights on becoming a Jokester.
In addition to Crystal, Goodman and Hunt, returning cast members from the original movies include Ratzenberger as Yeti and Tylor’s dad, Bernard, Tilly as Celia Mae, and Bob Peterson as Roze, twin sister to his original “Monsters, Inc.” character, Roz.
Voicing additional characters are Stephen Stanton (“Star Wars Resistance”) as Smitty and Needleman, the bumbling custodial team at Monsters, Inc., and Aisha Tyler (“Archer”) as Tylor’s mom, Millie Tuskmon.
Other characters include Fritz, voiced by Henry Winkler, Duncan, voiced by Lucas Neff, and Cutter, voiced by Alanna Ubach .
Produced by Disney Television Animation, the series was developed and is executive produced by Disney animation veteran Bobs Gannaway (“Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” “Planes: Fire & Rescue”). Academy Award-nominated Sean Lurie (“Inner Workings”) is producer, and Kat Good (“Big Hero 6 The Series”) and Steve Anderson (“Meet the Robinsons”) serve as supervising directors. The late Rob Gibbs (“Monsters, Inc.”) also served as director on some of the earlier episodes.
Things to do while waiting for Monsters At Work to debut this July?
We’ll be watching both Pixar animated features “Monsters, Inc.” and “Monster University” plus the animated shorts Mike’s New Car and Party Central, over on Disney+.
Until then, we scare because we care.