NICKELODEON GREENLIGHTS SECOND SEASON OF HIT
BUDDY COMEDY SERIES THAT GIRL LAY LAY,
FROM DAVID A. ARNOLD AND WILL PACKER MEDIA
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--Jan. 28, 2022--Nickelodeon announced today that it has greenlit a 13-episode second season of its hit live-action buddy comedy That Girl Lay Lay. The series follows Lay Lay (Alaya “That Girl Lay Lay” High), an avatar from a personal affirmation app that magically comes to life, and her best friend Sadie (Gabrielle Nevaeh Green) as they navigate life as teenagers and discover who they truly are. Season one of That Girl Lay Lay shattered records this Fall with premieres delivering double digit gains on Thursday nights and consistent #1 rankings in the time slot across all TV among K6-11.
“I’m so excited to continue this journey with Lay Lay, Nickelodeon and all the talented actors, writers and crew that make this show the hit that it is,” said creator and showrunner David A. Arnold. “Stay tuned because we have so much more fun coming!”
“I couldn’t be more proud of the show that we were able to create with David A. Arnold and Nickelodeon,” said executive producer Will Packer. “That Girl Lay Lay is the series that so many kids need in their lives today for so many reasons, and I can’t wait for everyone to see all the adventures coming in season two.”
That Girl Lay Lay follows Lay Lay, a virtual hype avatar who magically comes to life after her best friend Sadie wishes on a star. For her work on the series, That Girl Lay Lay is currently nominated for an NAACP Image Award in the “Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited-Series)” category. Season two of That Girl Lay Lay will begin production early this year in Los Angeles with a premiere slated for this summer on Nickelodeon.
Season two of the series will bring more music and magical powers as the two best friends continue to go on even more exciting adventures, working to fulfill Lay Lay’s desire to experience everything that comes with being a real teenager. That Girl Lay Lay also stars Peyton Perrine III as Sadie’s brother, Marky; Tiffany Daniels as Sadie’s mom, Trish; and Thomas Hobson as Sadie’s dad, Bryce.
The series marks Nickelodeon’s first project under an overall deal with That Girl Lay Lay to develop original multiform programming. In addition to her comedy series, Nickelodeon’s comprehensive strategy for That Girl Lay Lay includes supporting her music career and an exclusive line of consumer products.
That Girl Lay Lay is produced by Will Packer Media (Bigger), with Will Packer (Little, Ride Along) executive producing and Peggy Cheng overseeing. The series is created and executive produced by David A. Arnold (Side Hustle, Fuller House, Bigger), who also serves as showrunner. John Beck & Ron Hart (Side Hustle, Fuller House, Liv and Maddie) serve as executive producers.
Production of That Girl Lay Lay for Nickelodeon is overseen by Zack Olin and Shauna Phelan, Co-Heads of Nickelodeon & Awesomeness Live-Action. Jessica Brown serves as Nickelodeon’s Executive in Charge of Production for the series.
About Will Packer Media
Led by Hollywood producer Will Packer, Will Packer Media is a first-of-its-kind production and branded content company focused on the New American Mainstream audience. In partnership with Discovery, Inc. and Universal Pictures, the company produces episodic scripted and unscripted series across television and digital platforms, compelling content for brand clients, and short-form digital content for millennial audiences. Will Packer’s films have earned more than $1 billion, with ten openings at number one at the box office.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 42nd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of ViacomCBS Inc. (Nasdaq: VIACA, VIAC).
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From BCK Online:
THAT GIRL LAY LAY DISHES IN AN EXCLUSIVE BCKONLINE INTERVIEW
That Girl Lay Lay is continually making boss moves. That talented teen has her own show on Nickelodeon, a first-of-its kind deal with the entertainment giant, a phenomenal music career, and much much more. In an exclusive interview with BCKOnline, That Girl Lay Lay dishes about all that she has going on and what is to come.
Check out what she had to say below!
1. Congratulations on the renewal of your show, That Girl Lay Lay. What can fans expect from Season 2?
Thank you, thank you! Fans can expect a lot of more fun stuff and drama going on because there is never a dull or boring day when Lay Lay is around! LOL
2. You got your start as a rapper, now you are a multi-faceted entertainer. How important is it to diversify your talents in the entertainment industry?
Yes, I am a multi-faceted entertainer and it’s very important to diversify my talents in the entertainment industry. I like to show people everything I can do and show new talents most people didn’t know I had. Not only can I rap, but I can act, dance and cook!
3. What is the one thing that you want to add and perfect in your ever-growing repertoire of skills?
One thing I want to add to my repertoire of skills is learning how to do nails, hair, lashes, facials, etc. Basically, I wanna open up a shop that offers all of that plus more, so when I turn 16, I’m heading to cosmetology school.
4. Congratulations on your 53rd NAACP Image Awards nomination! What does this honor mean to you?
Thank you so much! This honor means everything to me. I am so thankful and grateful for it. I work so hard and to see it paying off just makes me so happy and keeps me going. I also manifested this honor. I told the universe on New Year’s that coming up in 2022, I wanna be nominated for some awards.
5. In addition to all that you have going on, what can we expect next from you?
In addition to all that, yes, I have so much more coming up. I have a doll, microphone and patch maker in stores right now, and soon there will be even more! I have some more music coming out. I haven’t done music in a while because I’ve been doing my acting thing, but trust me, the music is coming! Season 2 for That Girl Lay Lay will be out soon too. Be on the lookout for everything I mentioned and more. Love y’all and thank you for all your support!
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Originally published: January 28, 2022.
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