By Zach Johnson
We’re one week away from the premiere of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder on Disney+—and from meeting the newest residents of Smithville! The highly anticipated animated series follows the adventures and misadventures of Penny Proud (voiced by Kyla Pratt) and her family and friends as they navigate modern life with hilarity and heart. New to the neighborhood are siblings Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins and KG Leibowitz-Jenkins, who not only have to deal with the struggles of being the new kids but also having two fathers—a first for Smithville.
Before the series premieres, allow us to introduce you to the Leibowitz-Jenkins clan.
Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins (voiced by Keke Palmer)
Maya is a 14-year-old activist who marches to the beat of her own drum. She is extremely mature for her age and never hesitates to shut anyone down with her honesty and wisdom. Maya is skeptical of social cliques and initially disassociates herself from Penny and her crew.
Francis ‘KG’ Leibowitz-Jenkins (voiced by Artist “A Boogie” Dubose)
KG is a big gamer; in fact, it’s rare to see him without his console in hand. Unlike Maya, he instantly becomes part of the popular in-crowd at school because of his nonchalant persona and never-ending usage of the word “sheeeesh.”
Randall Leibowitz-Jenkins (voiced by Billy Porter)
Randall is a 40-year-old, tailored suit-wearing banker and the self-proclaimed “brother in charge” at Wizard Kelly Bank. He’s a sharp-tongued intellectual and dedicated foodie. He works overtime to keep up with his kids, but, most importantly, he encourages them to be who they need to be.
Barry Leibowitz-Jenkins (voiced by Zachary Quinto)
Warm and strong, Barry is a devoted husband to Randall and father to Maya and KG. He is a late ’30s detective with an infectious laugh. Big and athletic, when he slaps Oscar on his back he sends him flying for miles.
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder is executive produced by Bruce W. Smith and Ralph Farquhar, both of whom led the original Disney Channel series The Proud Family (2001-2005). Stay tuned for more The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder content leading up to the premiere!
