User blog:Nashwalker/Nightmare Ned (2018 TV series)

Nightmare Ned is an animated reboot of the 1997 animated TV series of the same name, which was based on an eponymous video game developed by Creative Capers Entertainment and Window Painters Ltd., and set to premiere on Disney Channel in Fall 2018.

Premise
The show focuses on the life of Ned Needlemeyer (voiced by Steele Gagnon), a 10-year-old boy that deals with his daily problems through the support of his friends and dark, quirky nightmares.

Characters
Jeff Bennett and Rob Paulson as Conrad and Vernon, two bullies who constantly pick on Ned. They are named after Conrad Vernon, who served as one of the storyboard artists of the original show. Tress MacNeille as Ms. Bundt, Ned and his friends' teacher.
 * Steele Gagnon as Ned Needlemeyer, a 10-year-old nerdy boy with an overactive imagination and many insecurities, both of which result into dark, but quirky nightmares. He also keeps a small circle of friends who also give him a shoulder to lean on and often play a part in his bizarre dreams.
 * Kyla Rae Kowalewski as Mary-Kate Owens, the most sensible and levelheaded of Ned's friends and his mutual crush. She is based on and designed after the unnamed little girl from the original series episode "Magic Bus ".
 * Jacob Hopkins as Billy Blatfield, a former bully of Ned's who actually admired him and soon became a close friend who protects him every chance he can.
 * McKenna Grace as Joanie Pence, a friend of Ned's who has a crush on him. Ned doesn't reciprocate these feelings, but considers her a friend (when she's not constantly showing her affections for him).
 * Leo Howard as Gavin Clayburn, a cool kid whom Ned befriends and often provides glimpses into his life.
 * Tyrel Jackson Williams as Ernest "Ernie" Dean, Ned's friend and fellow nerdy intellectual.
 * Brad Garrett as Ed Needlemeyer, Ned's father. He constantly tries to help Ned with his problems, but this does not occur often.
 * Caroline Rhea as Annie Needlemeyer, Ned's mother. She is the only one in the family who tries to understand Ned's nightmares.
 * Tara Strong as Amy Needlemeyer, Ned's troublesome toddler sister.