Nickelodeon’s Set to Debut ‘The Thundermans’

The Cast of 'The Thundermans'
The Cast of 'The Thundermans' (Photo Courtesy of Nickelodeon)
Nickelodeon’s premiering their new superhero comedy series The Thundermans on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 9pm ET/PT. The new half-hour series starring Kira Kosarin and Jack Griffo as superhero twins was created by Emmy winner Jed Spingarn who’s also executive producing along with Dave Hoge and Dan Cross.
 
“The classic tale of sibling rivalry is taken to new heights in The Thundermans,” said Russell Hicks, President, Content Development and Production, Nickelodeon. “Our audience will love the chemistry between the fresh talent of Jack Griffo and Kira Kosarin, while the combination of family and super powers amp up the comedy in this hilarious new series.”
 
The Plot:
 
Phoebe and Max Thunderman are 14-year-old fraternal twins turbocharged by freeze breath and the power to move objects via telekinesis. Phoebe, a good-natured sister, always tries to do the right thing, while Max, a troublemaker, dreams of one day becoming a super villain. Brother Billy (Diego Velazquez) moves at super speed, while younger sister Nora (Addison Riecke) cuts solid objects with her laser beam eyes. Rounding out the family are parents Hank (Chris Tallman), who possesses extraordinary strength and the ability to fly, and Barb (Rosa Blasi), who can generate lightning from her hands. Ultimately, the family must attempt keep their powers under wraps and lead a “normal” life… but can life ever be “normal” in a family of superheroes?
 
In the series premiere, “Phoebe vs. Max,” a prank war between Max and Phoebe gets out of hand when Max pranks his sister on picture day at school and she finally decides to take on the family’s troublemaker once and for all.
 
Source: Nickelodeon