Nickelodeon USA is expected to launch the networks official "Bella and the Bulldogs" website at nick.com/bella in the lead up to the shows launch in January 2015.
"Bella and the Bulldogs", formally titled "Bella and the Bullfrogs", follows a perky head cheerleader named Bella (Brec Bassinger, "The Haunted Hathaways") whose life in Texas takes an unexpected twist when she becomes the new quarterback for her school team, the Bullfrogs. Bella is joined by "The Troy" (Coy Stewart, "Are We There Yet?"), the Bullfrogs' dethroned quarterback along with his pint-sized sidekick, Newt (Buddy Handleson, "Wendell & Vinnie"). Rounding out the cast are Lilimar Hernandez as Sophie, Bella's cheerleader best friend: Jackie Radinsky as true southern cowboy, Sawyer; Haley Tju as Pepper; Paul Lacovara as a Referee; Rio Mangini ("See Dad Run") as Ace McFumbles; Evan Roe ("Sam & Cat") as Blake; and Sully Zack as Player #2. The series is written by Gabriel Garza and Jonathan Butler ("The Haunted Hathaways", "Fanboy & Chum Chum"), who were discovered through Nickelodeon's Writing Program. Jeff Bushell will serve as Executive Producer. Nickelodeon has picked up the series for 12 episodes.
UPDATE - Below is Nickelodeon's official press release announcing the exciting "Bella and the Bulldogs" news, from The Futon Critic!:
Nickelodeon Unveils First Look at "Bella and the Bulldogs," New Live-Action Series Coming January 2015
Tonight, Nickelodeon will give viewers a first look at its new live-action series Bella and the Bulldogs which follows a head cheerleader whose life takes an unexpected twist when she becomes the starting quarterback of her middle school football team in Texas. The series is scheduled to premiere in January 2015. Led by newcomer Brec Bassinger, a Saginaw, Texas native and big football fan herself, as Bella, the show also features an off-beat ensemble of characters who surround Bella with their own brand of quirks and humor. The show is filled with great comedy about balancing two worlds, being in middle school, navigating friendships and, of course, sports.
Bella and the Bulldogs is definitely a show to have on your radar. We hope you will post the below promo and we'll continue to update you on the show as it gets ready for launch.
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