Jeff ‘Swampy’ Marsh To Executive-Produce And Voice-Direct Two Animated Series - The Revival Of ‘Phineas

Jeff ‘Swampy’ Marsh to Executive-Produce and Voice-Direct Two Animated Series - The Revival of ‘Phineas and Ferb’ and Upcoming Series ‘Hey A.J.’ In New Extended Overall Development Deal With Disney Television Animation.

Jeff “Swampy” Marsh, co-creator and executive producer of the multiple Emmy Award-winning series “Phineas and Ferb,” is set to executive-produce and voice-direct all-new episodes of “Phineas and Ferb” at Disney Branded Television, joining his longtime creative partner Dan Povenmire on the series. It was announced in January that the hit classic would be returning with 40 all-new episodes slated to debut on Disney Channel & Disney+ on 2024.

Additionaly Swampy has extended his overall development deal at Disney Television Animation and Disney Branded Television under the extended deal, Swampy will continue in the creation of new shows, films and specials for Disney Channel, Disney Junior & Disney+.

Marsh also has a previously announced series for preschoolers, “Hey A.J.” from his Surfing Giant Studios in association with Disney Junior, in production now. The adventure/comedy series is based on books by Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett, who is also among the voice cast. It is executive-produced by Marsh, Bennett and Michael Hodges. 

Meredith Roberts, executive vice president of Television Animation at Disney Branded Television, said, “Swampy is one of the brightest creators in animation and among his many passions is connecting and collaborating with creative people, whether it’s through writing, animation design, directing, music or acting. He continually elevates their artistry, as well as his own, to tell the bigger and more entertaining stories for global audiences. We’re thrilled to be continuing our partnership and look forward to a long and exciting road ahead.”

Alyssa Sapire, senior vice president of Development, Series and Strategy for Disney Junior, said, “Swampy is a multihyphenate talent bringing excellence to ‘Hey A.J.,’ a playful, music-filled series that represents what is most dear to him — family — and a relatable, positive portrayal of a child and her parents, a stay-at-home father and small business owner mother. With every step, we’re even more elated with the collaboration of Swampy’s creative team and look forward to delivering a show that will entertain our young viewers and their parents too.”