Singapore – Superhero siblings share an extraordinary secret in Nickelodeon’s brand-new live-action comedy series, The Thundermans, premiering on April 1 at 3pm (WIB/TH) and 4pm (SIN/MAL). In the Philippines, the show premieres on April 2 at 5.30pm after Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards before returning to its regular timeslot on Monday, April 7 at 6pm. New episodes of The Thundermans will air regularly weekdays on Nickelodeon.
Created and executive produced by three-time Emmy Award-winner Jed Spingarn (Big Time Rush, Jimmy Neutron) and executive produced by Dave Hoge and Dan Cross (Just Jordan, Pair of Kings), the scripted half-hour series follows a pair of superhero twins, Phoebe (Kira Kosarin) and Max Thunderman (Jack Griffo), with opposite personalities, who must navigate their way through school, friends and a family of extraordinary superheroes, all while keeping their true identities a secret.
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“The classic tale of sibling rivalry is taken to new heights in The Thundermans,” said Russell Hicks, President, Content Development and Production, Nickelodeon. “Our audience will love the chemistry between the fresh talent of Jack Griffo and Kira Kosarin, while the combination of family and super powers amp up the comedy in this hilarious new series.”
Phoebe and Max Thunderman are 14-year-old fraternal twins turbocharged by freeze breath and the power to move objects via telekinesis. Phoebe, a good-natured sister, always tries to do the right thing, while Max, a troublemaker, dreams of one day becoming a super villain. Brother Billy (Diego Velazquez) moves at super speed, while younger sister Nora (Addison Riecke) cuts solid objects with her laser beam eyes. Rounding out the family are parents Hank (Chris Tallman), who possesses extraordinary strength and the ability to fly, and Barb (Rosa Blasi), who can generate lightning from her hands. Ultimately, the family must attempt keep their powers under wraps and lead a “normal” life… but can life ever be “normal” in a family of superheroes?