Nickelodeon Orders The Thundermans Sequel Movie With Original Cast

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The Thundermans are back.

Nickelodeon announced this week that it had picked up The Thundermans Return, a feature-length movie based on the hit comedy.

The next chapter will follow the superpowered family as they begin a new era of superhero crimefighting.

The cast of Meet The Thundermans attends Nickelodeon's 2018 Kids' Choice Awards

Production on The Thundermans Return will begin in Los Angeles this April, with premiere details to be announced at a later date.

"It's been such a joy to return to Hiddenville with this iconic superhero family and original cast," said Zack Olin and Shauna Phelan, Co-Heads of Nickelodeon & Awesomeness Live-Action."

Actors Jack Griffo (L) and Kira Kosarin celebrate the 100th episode of Nickelodeon's The Thundermans

"This movie is made for the audiences who fell in love with the show's original run on Nick and also for today's generation discovering it on streaming."

In the movie, "twins Phoebe and Max are enjoying their superhero lifestyle, but when one 'save' goes awry, the Thundermans are sent back to Hiddenville," according to the logline.

"While Hank and Barb enjoy their return, and Billy and Nora look forward to a normal high school life, Max and Phoebe are determined to regain their superhero status."

The movie will feature the return of show favorites, new villains and familiar locations.

 Singer/actor Jack Griffo and Kira Kosarin attend the 2016 Nickelodeon HALO awards

The Thundermans Return stars original series cast members Kira Kosarin as Phoebe, Jack Griffo as Max, Addison Riecke as Nora, Diego Velazquez as Billy, Maya Le Clark as Chloe, Chris Tallman as Hank, and Rosa Blasi as Barb.

The Thundermans premiered on Nickelodeon in October 2013 and wrapped its four-season run in 2018, ranking as the number-one series across all TV among Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11.

Created and executive produced by three-time Emmy Award-winner Jed Spingarn, the series follows superhero twins with opposite personalities, Phoebe and Max Thunderman, as they navigate their way through school, friends and a family of extraordinary superheroes, all while keeping their true identities a secret.

The Thundermans Return is written and executive produced by Jed Spingarn (Big Time Rush, Jimmy Neutron) and directed by Trevor Kirschner (The Thundermans, Raven's Home, The Conners).

 Cast of TV Show The Thundermans, Actors (L-R) Rosa Blasi, Jack Griffo, Diego Velazquez, Maya Le Clark, Chris Tallman, Addison Riecke, and Kira Kosarin

Kira Kosarin is executive producing. Jack Griffo is also an executive producer on the movie. Dan Cross & David Hoge also serve as executive producers.

Production of the movie for Nickelodeon Studios is overseen by Zack Olin and Shauna Phelan, Co-Heads of Nickelodeon & Awesomeness Live-Action. Brian Banks serves as Nickelodeon's Executive in Charge of Production.

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