'Good Times' Reboot: This is all we know about trailer, premiere date, streaming platform, voice cast, plot and production team
Netflix has released the trailer for its animated reboot of the classic sitcom 'Good Times,' offering a fresh take on the beloved Evans family.
Trailer
The trailer gives viewers a glimpse of the Evans family in a modern context, reimagining their struggles and triumphs through a contemporary lens. Exec producer Seth MacFarlane and showrunner Ranada Shepard bring their unique vision to this new adaptation.
Voice Cast
The series boasts an impressive voice cast, with J.B. Smoove as Reggie, Yvette Nicole Brown as Beverly, Jay Pharoah as Junior, Marsai Martin as Grey, Gerald “Slink” Johnson as Dalvin, and Rashida “Sheedz” Olayiwola as Lashes by Lisa.
Plot
The animated reboot follows the latest generation of the Evans family, navigating life in one of Chicago's last housing projects. Led by cab driver Reggie and his wife Beverly, the family includes their teenage artist son Junior, activist daughter Grey, and drug-dealing infant son Dalvin. The series explores the challenges of surviving and thriving in a system that often feels stacked against them, highlighting the enduring power of love and resilience.
Production Team
The late Norman Lear, creator of the original series, served as an executive producer on the reboot through his Act III Productions banner. His influence is felt throughout the series, which stays true to the spirit of the original while offering a fresh perspective on its themes.
In addition to MacFarlane and Shepard, the series is executive
