The casting for SDG Quantum Productions animated franchise continues to add respected stalwarts to its cast, with the announcement that Maria Katre and Jason C. Louder have joined the cast in key roles.
Though specific plot details are being kept close to the vest, The Uptown Chronicles has been described as a science-fiction/fantasy epic, following an African American family as they grapple with the meanings of lineage, heritage, and destiny against the backdrop of Chicago in the year 2100. The project looks to infuse the irreverent humor of The Boondocks, the family dynamic of the Cosby Show, and the afro-futurism of Black Panther into an original, entertaining, and topical offering that families the world over will enjoy. Katre and Louder join previously announced cast members Zane Copeland Jr, Shani Jasmin Richardson and Major Attaway. Creator Steven Goard was also announced to be providing the vocal cast.
Maria Katre, a graduate of The British American Drama Academy, is perhaps best known for the short film ‘Mo’, which she wrote, produced, and starred in. ‘Mo’ was bestowed Best Drama Short by The Independent Shorts Awards, with Katre also being awarded Best Actress by the same institution. An accomplished musician, Katre also performed trumpet beside Beyonce during her groundbreaking Coachella performance in 2018, also featuring in the subsequent concert film, Homecoming: A Film by Beyonce. Katre is repped by Heyman Talent Agency.
Jason C. Louder is perhaps best known for co-starring on The CW’s DC Superhero Series Black Lightening as Frank “2-Bits” Tanner. He also appeared in the Hulu original series Wu-Tang: An American Saga portraying the character of Cressy. Other credits include a recurring role on the Starz Channel original series BMF and the upcoming series Vice Squad: New Orleans. Louder is repped by People Store.
The Uptown Chronicles is created by Steven Goard through SDG Quantum Productions. The film and subsequent series will be written by Alonge Hawes, who will also co-direct alongside Goard and serve as executive producer and showrunner through A Million Stories One Pen Productions. Goard is repped by CESD Talent Agency. Jason C. Louder, in addition to his voice role, will also serve as a producer on the project.
