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The hit animated children’s series, VeggieTales, is back and better than ever as a revamped Netflix Original beginning November 26th, just in time for Turkey Day. Get the kids excited for VeggieTales in the House and some new additions to the edible crew, including Rooney the Olive Dog, no-nonsense Officer Lettuce Wedge, and first-ever meaty member, Bacon Bill. The classic foodie-focused kids series has incorporated nutrition awareness through stories of friendship and religion since their debut from the farm back in 1993.
Many movies and over twenty years later, VeggieTales in the House will give the long-standing series the opportunity to reach out to a brand new generation.
We got the chance to chat with VeggieTales in the House co-creator Mike Nawrocki, who also happens to voice Larry the Cucumber. Nawrocki assured me that the show’s emphasis on morals are still very much the same. “The heart is still about thankfulness and loving your neighbor,” he said. The animation however, is a little different.
Forget what you remember from the original series and movies, this new adaptation is stunning. It’s much more cartoon-y and fast-paced, reminiscent of Spongebob Squarepants and Looney Toons. The new generation of VeggieTales fans will no doubt, be enthralled by the latest animation.
After Nawrocki treated us to a quick Larry the Cucumber impression, we asked him what the biggest challenge was in staying true to the original series, but revamping the animation process. Nawrocki cleared his throat, returned to his own voice, and answered, “The believability. Making sure the characters come to life and conveying those emotions to the audience.”
As of now, Netflix and DreamWorks are signed to a promising three-year deal for VeggieTales in the House and are already promising special holiday episodes.
Check out this all-exclusive new VeggieTales in the House clip below. Do you like the new style as much as we do? Sound off in the comments!
