Dove Cameron, Chloe Bennet, and Yana Perrault Are The CW’s ‘Powerpuff Girls’
The Powerpuff Girls is being turned into a live-action teen drama for The CW and the series has just cast its three leading ladies.
So far, the plot is about the Powerpuff girls, who are now adults undergoing a mid-life crisis. Dove Cameron, Chloe Bennet, and Yana Perrault have all carried great projects in the past and will no doubt master these characters.
Cameron is playing Bubbles, with a not so bubbly character arc. Fans are thrilled with the casting choices as each actress revealed their role. She is known for her roles in Disney’s Liv and Maddie and the Descendants films.
i cannot WAIT for you guys to see this show. the script is unreal, i don’t think i’ve ever laughed out loud so much reading anything . without giving anything away , as a huge fan of the cartoon , this script is my true fantasy . !! stay tuuuuuuneddd pic.twitter.com/J6uC7K8Qqk
— Dove Cameron (@DoveCameron) March 9, 2021
Blossom, portrayed by Bennet, will take the leadership role to bring the girls together after being away from each other. The actress is best known for her role in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., which was also a superhero drama series.
AHHHHHH! @chloebennet do be going through a whole “girl named after a flower” phase and I’m not mad about it. Congrats girly! From Daisy to Blossom, two flying fairies 🙂 pic.twitter.com/OvnCYVdie0
— Miranda | Lucky cereal bishh (@skyedaisy_quake) March 9, 2021
Perrault is Buttercup, and while the series will be her acting debut, she is no stranger to theater or singing. She currently holds a role in the Broadway musical Jagged Little Pill.
Diablo Cody and Heather Regnier will be writing the show, which will be directed by Maggie Kiley. It will definitely be a fresh take on the legendary cartoon.
Woooow I love all these women, but I am especially happy for @yanaperrault! I’ve been a fan of her on youtube for years. Exciting stuff 👏#PowerPuffGirls https://t.co/ASgXrbTkqE
— Dani-ewok (@animaniac23) March 9, 2021
The CW has not announced an official release date as of yet, but the cast is delighted to be on the project and has shared their excitement via social media.
i’m a heckin’ powerpuff girl now wtf (!!!!) pic.twitter.com/pNQ8ZJr4JB
— Chloe Bennet (@chloebennet) March 9, 2021
Fans of Cameron recalled an 8-year-old tweet where she expressed her desire to tackle the role of Bubbles in a movie. This announcement makes for a sweet full-circle moment for the actress.
I really just want to play Bubbles in a live-action Power Puff Girls movie.
— Dove Cameron (@DoveCameron) April 9, 2013
Fans will definitely be on the edge of their seats waiting for more news on this exciting new project and we can’t wait to see these three take on these iconic and beloved roles. Be sure to follow Cameron, Bennet, and Perrault on social media to keep up with them on this new adventure.