Disney+ has elected another season of Diary of a Future President.
The streamer has renewed Diary of a Future President for Season 2, Cancelled Soon TV has confirmed.
In a statement provided to Cancelled Soon TV, Disney+ said of the renewal:
“Optimistic, heartfelt stories that inspire are fundamental to our content and creator Ilana Peña’s series delivers on these attributes in spades. Families around the world have fallen in love with Elena and the Cañero-Reed family and we are thrilled to bring Elena’s often hilarious and always meaningful journey through adolescence back for another season. It has been wonderful to partner with the extraordinary Gina Rodriguez to champion specific, diverse points-of-view and we look forward to seeing even more of President Cañero-Reed in this next chapter.”
Added producer CBS TV Studios:
“We’re thrilled to partner with Disney+ on a series that showcases strong women both in front of, and behind the camera. They’ve been incredible champions of the show from day one. Gina’s ability to shepherd projects with new and diverse voices, combined with Ilana’s effortless blend of comedy and drama with humor and sensitivity bring this wonderful coming-of-age story to life.”
Diary of a Future President Season 2 is slated to premiere in 2021.
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About Diary of a Future President TV Show
Continuing the origin story of Cuban American and future leader Elena Cañero-Reed as she enters the seventh grade and recounted through excerpts from 13-year-old Elena's diary, this coming-of-age series follows Elena through the ups and downs of middle school which sets her on the path to becoming the President of the United States.
"Diary of a Future President" is created by showrunner Ilana Peña ("Crazy Ex-Girlfriend") and loosely inspired by Peña's own adolescence, "Diary of a Future President" has been lauded for its authentic portrayal of a Latinx tween and her friends and family.
Tess Romero stars as young Elena Cañero-Reed alongside executive producer Gina Rodriguez ("Jane the Virgin") who features as grown-up Elena who reappears throughout the season as Elena's future self and conscience that guides her through middle school and towards the White House.
"Diary of a Future President" also stars Selenis Leyva ("Orange is the New Black") as Elena's mother Gabi, Charlie Bushnell as Elena's brother Bobby, and Michael Weaver as Gabi's boyfriend Sam. Recurring cast includes Jessica Marie Garcia as Gabi's colleague Camila, Carmina Garay as Elena's best friend Sasha, Sanai Victoria as Elena's classmate Melissa, Harmeet Pandey as Elena's friend Jessica, as well as Brandon Severs and Nathan Arenas as Bobby's friends Liam and Danny.
Keith Heisler and Molly Breeskin are executive producers alongside Peña and Rodriguez. "Diary of a Future President" is produced by CBS Studios in association with I Can and I Will Productions.
Season one of "Diary of a Future President" is currently available on Disney+. All 10 episodes from season two will start streaming on Wednesday, August 18.
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DISNEY+ ORIGINAL "DIARY OF A FUTURE PRESIDENT" RETURNS FOR A SECOND SEASON
Hit Series From CBS Television Studios and Gina Rodriguez's I Can And I Will Productions Receives 10-Episode Order
Disney+ announced today that the popular scripted series, "Diary of a Future President" has been renewed for a second season. From CBS Television Studios and I Can and I Will Productions, the show is executive produced by Gina Rodriguez along with creator Ilana Peña ("Crazy Ex-Girlfriend"), Keith Heisler and Molly Breeskin. Peña and Heisler are co-showrunners.
"Diary of a Future President" follows the adventures of Elena Cañero-Reed as she navigates the ups and downs of middle school on her journey to become the future president of the United States. Series regulars include Tess Romero ("Blind Spot") as Elena, Charlie Bushnell as Bobby, Selenis Leyva ("Orange Is the New Black," "Murphy Brown") as Gabi and Michael Weaver ("Here and Now," "The Real O'Neals") as Sam.
Rodriguez ("Jane the Virgin") will return as adult Elena, the future president of the United States, in a recurring guest starring role.
"Optimistic, heartfelt stories that inspire are fundamental to our content and creator Ilana Peña's series delivers on these attributes in spades," says Agnes Chu, senior vice president, Content, Disney+. "Families around the world have fallen in love with Elena and the Cañero-Reed family and we are thrilled to bring Elena's often hilarious and always meaningful journey through adolescence back for another season. It has been wonderful to partner with the extraordinary Gina Rodriguez to champion specific, diverse points-of-view and we look forward to seeing even more of President Cañero-Reed in this next chapter."
"We're thrilled to partner with Disney+ on a series that showcases strong women both in front of, and behind the camera. They've been incredible champions of the show from day one," said David Stapf, president, CBS Television Studios. "Gina's ability to shepherd projects with new and diverse voices, combined with Ilana's effortless blend of comedy and drama with humor and sensitivity bring this wonderful coming-of-age story to life."
The series has received a 10-episode order and will stream exclusively on Disney+.
Told from the narration of her diary, "Diary of a Future President" follows Elena, a Cuban-American 12-year-old girl as she navigates the ups and downs of middle school and begins her journey to become the future president of the United States.
Formerly titled "Diary of a Female President," the series stars up-and-coming actor Tess Romero ("Blind Spot," "Alternatino") who portrays young Elena, an unabashed, ultra-observant, 12-year-old with a strong point of view, who walks through the world with purpose and confidence. Charlie Bushnell, who makes his acting debut in the series, plays Bobby, Elena's sweet and mischievous older brother. Selenis Leyva ("Orange Is the New Black," "Murphy Brown," "Maniac") stars as Gabi, Elena and Bobby's sharp and loving mom. Michael Weaver ("Here and Now," "The Real O'Neals," "Notes from the Underbelly") plays Sam, a lawyer at Gabi's firm who is in the beginnings of a relationship with her. Gina Rodriguez has a guest-starring role as adult Elena, the president of the United States. Rodriguez also directed the first episode of the series.
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