Last week, ABC decided to show fans the 10-minutepilot presentationvideo that helped secure a series order forThe Muppets, debuting September 22. Today, the network has released five new posters, featuring the beloved charactersKermit the Frog,Miss Piggy,Fozzie Bearand Gonzo. The posters poke fun at the fact that this show will featureKermit the Frog"full-frontal nudity," whileMiss Piggytakes a selfie,Fozzie Beartries “manscaping” and Gonzo works the phones while clutching a script.
The Muppetsreturn to primetime with a contemporary, documentary-style show. For the first time ever, a series will explore the Muppets' personal lives and relationships, both at home and at work, as well as romances, breakups, achievements, disappointments, wants and desires. This is a more adult Muppet show, for “kids” of all ages. Along withKermit,Miss Piggy,Fozzie Bearand Gonzo, the show will feature a slew of other Muppets characters, so we could be seeing several more character posters as we get closer to the September debut.
The pilot presentation video even included a few celebrity cameos such asElizabeth BanksandTopher Grace. It isn’t known if that 10-minute video will be incorporated into the actual pilot episode that debuts in September, or if there will be any other celebrity cameos throughout the first season. Since the show is set in Hollywood, there will be plenty of opportunities for movie and TV stars to pop up. The video also features Margo Harshman as Fozzie’s girlfriend Becky, Jere Burns as Becky’s father and Meagan Fay as Becky’s mother, but it remains to be seen if they will have regular roles on the show.
Bill Pradyand Bob Kushell co-wrote and executive produced the pilot, which was directed by Randall Einhorn. Bill Barretta, Debbie McClellan and Kyle Laughlin also serve as executive producers.The Muppetsdebuts Tuesday, September 22 at 8 PM ET, kicking off the network’s Tuesday night lineup, which also includes Fresh Off the Boat,Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.andQuantico.
Do you thinkThe Muppetswill be the breakoutcomedy serieshit this season for ABC? These characters are certainly more beloved than ever, coming off the hit moviesThe Muppetsin 2011 andMuppets Most Wantedin 2014. Hopefully we’ll get to see some new footage soon, but until then, check out these character posters below, featuring some of your favorite Muppets.
