There’s not really anything in this new press release that we didn’t know already. I’ve already heard from my sources that Jessie started filming in Hollywood last week, and that they’re actually on the same sound stage where Wizards used to film! Which, coincidentally, is only a few hundred feet from where they filmed On Deck.
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June 9, 2011
DISNEY CHANNEL ANNOUNCES START OF PRODUCTION ON “JESSIE,”
A NEW COMEDY SERIES STARRING DEBBY RYANProduction has begun in Hollywood on “Jessie,” a new comedy series starring 18-year-old Debby Ryan (“The Suite Life on Deck,” “16 Wishes”) as an idealistic teen from rural Texas who moves to New York City and becomes a nanny for a high-profile couple with four kids. The series is scheduled to premiere in fall 2011 on Disney Channel.
Starring alongside Ryan are Tony Award-nominated Kevin Chamberlin (Broadway’s “The Addams Family”) as Bertram, the frosty butler; Peyton List (“27 Dresses,” “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules”) as Emma, a brilliant but cynical 13-year-old and the only biological child in the bunch; Karan Brar (“Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules”) as Ravi, a 10-year-old adoptee imbued with his Eastern culture, but thrilled with his new life in America; Cameron Boyce (“Grown Ups”) as Luke, a 12-year-old adopted son who is exploding with mischief and is a videogame addict; and Skai Jackson (“Royal Pains”) as Zuri, an adorable 7-year-old girl adopted from Africa who is highly imaginative and fanciful.
Jessie is a small town girl with big dreams who embarks on the adventure of a lifetime when she decides to leave behind starry nights for big city lights. Thrilled to be on her own and determined not to be intimidated by New York City, she accepts a job as nanny and moves in with highflying couple Morgan and Pandora and their four children, Emma, Ravi, Luke and Zuri. With a whole new world of opportunities within her reach, Jessie begins to navigate young adulthood and life in the big city. She surprises herself with how much she comes to rely on the support and advice of the kids in her care. Also helping to keep her moral compass in check are Bertram, the family’s butler, and Tony, the building’s 20-year-old doorman.
“Jessie” was created by Pamela Eells O’Connell (“Family Matters,” “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody,” “The Suite Life on Deck”), who serves as executive producer. The series is from It’s a Laugh Productions, Inc.
I would also like to second Webmaster Greg’s invitation for all of the Debby fans to come sign up and participate on the new forum. You’ll find exclusive video, pictures, information and of course lots of interesting comments and conversation. Debby’s star is on the rise and once “Jessie” starts airing we expect a lot more traffic. Here’s your chance to get in on the ground floor. Come on over and check it out! 🙂
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Awesome, can’t wait to check this show out…
in 2 years when it’s released in the UK?
Anybody know of any good YT channels or sites where I can see the episodes earlier on? 🙂
Man living in the UK really sucks for a DC viewer!
I wonder if there will have any potential love interests for Debby/Jessie on the show. Also, I wonder how old her character will be on the show.
Panman, the age thing is a good question. I bet they’ll never say.
WOW I don’t know why Debby Ryan will be in Jessie. I have a friend of mine and his name is Jesse Potter and he was special needs same as me no confence but it’s true. 🙂
My name is Cole and I am 13 and the most beautiful one on that show is Peyton List but a guy like me will never get to meet someone like her she is beautiful but thats my luck and I live in a small town in California… I wish I was FAMOUS.!? Well I’m good at football.