Disney Channel freshman sitcom “Good Luck Charlie” is getting a second season — plus an original movie.
Since premiering three months ago, “Charlie” has become the top-rated series on TV among kids 6-11 and tweens 9-14. The comedy, about three teens (Bridgit Mendler, Jason Dolley, Bradley Steven Perry) caring for their new baby sister, averages 4.1 million viewers each week.
The second season will likely debut next year, and in the meantime the network is developing an original movie based on the show written by Geoff Rodkey (“Daddy Day Care”) and starring the show’s cast.
“Charlie” is executive produced by Dan Staley, Phil Baker and Drew Vaupen.
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Good Luck Charlie is an upcoming sitcom, created by Phil Baker and Drew Vaupen. The show will premiere on Disney Channel in 2010, however while no specific premiere date has been set as of yet, cast member Jason Dolley stated on his Twitter account that the series’ target premiere date will be around April 2010.
Plot
The series follows two teenagers, Teddy (Bridgit Mendler) and P.J. Holliday (Jason Dolley) and their 10-year-old brother, Gabe (Bradley Steven Perry), whose parents enlist their help when they return to work after the birth of their fourth child, Charlotte. With their parents juggling full time careers, they pitch in, getting very familiar with baby formula, burps, clothes, and babysitting while navigating typical teenage life. In each episode, Teddy creates a personalized video diary for Charlie. Each video will chronicle Teddy’s daily adventures and mishaps for Charlie to use as advice when her big sister is no longer living at home.
Cast
* Bridgit Mendler as Teddy Holliday
* Jason Dolley as P.J. Holliday
* Bradley Steven Perry as Gabe Holliday
* Eric Allan Kramer as Bob Holliday
* Leigh Allyn Baker as Amy Holliday
