David Farnor | On 20, Jun 2021

The Mysterious Benedict Society heads to Disney+ this week, and a trailer gives us a closer look at the Hulu series.

Based on the bestselling book series by Trenton Lee Stewart, it follows four gifted orphans, who, after winning a scholarship competition, are recruited by the peculiar Mr Benedict for a dangerous mission to save the world from a global crisis known as The Emergency.

Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance must infiltrate the mysterious LIVE Institute to discover the truth behind the crisis. When the headmaster, the sophisticated Dr Curtain, appears to be behind this worldwide panic, the kids of The Mysterious Benedict Society must devise a plan to defeat him.

The show is executive produced by Sonar Entertainment, 20th Television, Jamie Tarses, Karen Kehela Sherwood, Matt Manfredi (writer/creator) and Phil Hay (writer/creator). Showrunners for the series are Darren Swimmer and Todd Slavkin. In front of the camera, Veep and Arrested Development’s Tony Hale stars as Mr Benedict, joined by Kristen Schaal (Bob’s Burgers, Last Man On Earth), Ryan Hurst, MaameYaa Boafo, Gia Sandhu, Seth Carr, Emmy DeOliveira, Mystic Inscho and Marta Timofeeva.

You can see them in action from Friday 25th June, when the first two episodes arrive together. The remaining six episodes will arrive weekly on Fridays. Here’s the trailer:

 

The Mysterious Benedict Society is available on Disney+ UK, as part of a £7.99 monthly subscription or a £79.99 yearly subscription.

 

The Mysterious Benedict Society heads to Disney+

15th November 2020

The Mysterious Benedict Society is on the move from Hulu to Disney+.

The series, originally developed for Hulu, is based on the bestselling book series by Trenton Lee Stewart. It stars Veep and Arrested Development’s Tony Hale in the titular role alongside an ensemble of young actors.

Placed undercover at a boarding school known as The Institute, a group of orphans must foil a nefarious plot with global ramifications while creating a new sort of family along the way. The eight-episode first season is based on the original book in the series, which sold more than 3 million copies.

The show is executive produced by Sonar Entertainment, 20th Television, Jamie Tarses, Karen Kehela Sherwood, Matt Manfredi (writer/creator) and Phil Hay (writer/creator). Showrunners for the series are Darren Swimmer and Todd Slavkin. It co-stars Kristen Schaal (Bob’s Burgers, Last Man On Earth), Ryan Hurst, MaameYaa Boafo, Gia Sandhu, Seth Carr, Emmy DeOliveira, Mystic Inscho and Marta Timofeeva.

“The Mysterious Benedict Society is a beautifully executed adaptation of the celebrated and beloved book series. It’s original, clever and fun for the whole family, which makes it the perfect fit for Disney+,” said Dana Walden, chairman of Entertainment, Walt Disney Television. “One of the great benefits to creators working with our company is that we have a platform that’s right for every series, and having seen the first few episodes of this show, there is no better home for it than Disney+.”

Writers/creators Matt Manfredi and Phil Hay add: “It’s a beautiful thing to feel as supported and inspired as we have, every step of the way, by our entire team at 20th, Hulu and the Disney family; and we are honored and gratified by the belief in the show this represents. From the moment Jamie and Karen brought us these fantastic books, through our collaboration with Todd, Darren, Tony and our amazing cast and crew, we’ve felt very lucky. Certainly feeling that way today.”

Showrunners Todd Slavkin and Darren Swimmer comment: “We’re excited to help bring Trenton Lee Stewart’s wonderful book and Matt and Phil’s exquisite adaption to Disney+. It is the perfect platform for the Mysterious Benedict Society and we can’t wait for the world to see this show.”

It will premiere on Disney+ in 2021.

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