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'Diary Of A Future President' Starts Its Second Term When Season Two Premieres August 18 On Disney+
All 10 Episodes of Season Two Available To Stream At Premiere
BURBANK, Calif. (July 12, 2021) - The second season of "Diary of a Future President" returns to Disney+ on Wednesday, August 18 with all ten episodes available for binge-worthy streaming. Continuing the origin story of Cuban American and future leader Elena Cañero-Reed as she enters the seventh grade and recounted through excerpts from 13-year-old Elena's diary, this coming-of-age series follows Elena through the ups and downs of middle school which sets her on the path to becoming the President of the United States.
Created by showrunner Ilana Peña ("Crazy Ex-Girlfriend") and loosely inspired by Peña's own adolescence, the series has been lauded for its authentic portrayal of a Latinx tween and her friends and family. Peña also makes her directorial debut with the season's ninth episode.
Peña shares, "We are so excited for season 2 and cannot wait to share this next chapter of 'Diary' with viewers. This season, Elena will inch closer to the bright future we know she achieves, but like any origin story, her journey is not without its hurdles and heartaches. She and her family and friends will all continue to grow up and come into their own this year. I promise you'll laugh, I'm pretty sure you'll cry, and most of all, I hope this season is as meaningful to watch as it was for all of us to make."
Executive producer Gina Rodriguez directs the second season's first episode and also stars as grown-up Elena. Rodriguez continues to reappear throughout the season as Elena's future self and conscience that guides her through middle school and towards the White House.
Rodriguez shares, "I'm honored and grateful to be able to return to this series for a season two. I love that this heartfelt show celebrates a Latinx family and epitomizes our commitment to inclusive storytelling."
"Diary of a Future President" also stars Tess Romero as young Elena Cañero-Reed, Charlie Bushnell as Elena's brother Bobby, Selenis Leyva as Elena's mother Gabi and Michael Weaver as Gabi's boyfriend Sam. Recurring cast includes Jessica Marie Garcia as Gabi's colleague Camila, Carmina Garay as Elena's BFF Sasha, Sanai Victoria as Elena's classmate Melissa, Harmeet Pandey as Elena's friend Jessica, as well as Brandon Severs and Nathan Arenas as Bobby's friends Liam and Danny.
Keith Hesler and Molly Breeskin are executive producers alongside Peña and Rodriguez. "Diary of a Future President" is produced by CBS Studios in association with I Can and I Will Productions.
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DISNEY+ ORIGINAL "DIARY OF A FUTURE PRESIDENT" RETURNS FOR A SECOND SEASON
Hit Series From CBS Television Studios and Gina Rodriguez's I Can And I Will Productions Receives 10-Episode Order
BURBANK, Calif (May 29, 2020) - Disney+ announced today that the popular scripted series, "Diary of a Future President" has been renewed for a second season. From CBS Television Studios and I Can and I Will Productions, the show is executive produced by Gina Rodriguez along with creator Ilana Peña ("Crazy Ex-Girlfriend"), Keith Heisler and Molly Breeskin. Peña and Heisler are co-showrunners.
"Diary of a Future President" follows the adventures of Elena Cañero-Reed as she navigates the ups and downs of middle school on her journey to become the future president of the United States. Series regulars include Tess Romero ("Blind Spot") as Elena, Charlie Bushnell as Bobby, Selenis Leyva ("Orange Is the New Black," "Murphy Brown") as Gabi and Michael Weaver ("Here and Now," "The Real O'Neals") as Sam.
Rodriguez ("Jane the Virgin") will return as adult Elena, the future president of the United States, in a recurring guest starring role.
"Optimistic, heartfelt stories that inspire are fundamental to our content and creator Ilana Peña's series delivers on these attributes in spades," says Agnes Chu, senior vice president, Content, Disney+. "Families around the world have fallen in love with Elena and the Cañero-Reed family and we are thrilled to bring Elena's often hilarious and always meaningful journey through adolescence back for another season. It has been wonderful to partner with the extraordinary Gina Rodriguez to champion specific, diverse points-of-view and we look forward to seeing even more of President Cañero-Reed in this next chapter."
"We're thrilled to partner with Disney+ on a series that showcases strong women both in front of, and behind the camera. They've been incredible champions of the show from day one," said David Stapf, president, CBS Television Studios. "Gina's ability to shepherd projects with new and diverse voices, combined with Ilana's effortless blend of comedy and drama with humor and sensitivity bring this wonderful coming-of-age story to life."
The series has received a 10-episode order and will stream exclusively on Disney+.
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The Disney+ original series, "Diary of a Future President," from I Can and I Will Productions and CBS Television Studios, will premiere on Friday, January 17. Gina Rodriguez ("Jane the Virgin," "Someone Great") and Emily Gipson ("Someone Great") serve as executive producers on the 10-episode series, along with creator Ilana Peña ("Crazy Ex-Girlfriend"), on whose childhood the show was inspired, showrunner Robin Shorr ("The Carmichael Show") and Brad Silberling ("Jane the Virgin").
Told from the narration of her diary, "Diary of a Future President" follows Elena, a Cuban-American 12-year-old girl as she navigates the ups and downs of middle school and begins her journey to become the future president of the United States.
Formerly titled "Diary of a Female President," the series stars up-and-coming actor Tess Romero ("Blind Spot," "Alternatino") who portrays young Elena, an unabashed, ultra-observant, 12-year-old with a strong point of view, who walks through the world with purpose and confidence. Charlie Bushnell, who makes his acting debut in the series, plays Bobby, Elena's sweet and mischievous older brother. Selenis Leyva ("Orange Is the New Black," "Murphy Brown," "Maniac") stars as Gabi, Elena and Bobby's sharp and loving mom. Michael Weaver ("Here and Now," "The Real O'Neals," "Notes from the Underbelly") plays Sam, a lawyer at Gabi's firm who is in the beginnings of a relationship with her. Gina Rodriguez has a guest-starring role as adult Elena, the president of the United States. Rodriguez also directed the first episode of the series.
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Our hearts are broken 💔 thank you @ilanacubana for making this beautiful show and for having me on this incredible journey #DiaryOfAFuturePresident https://t.co/IqSIBIrYQ0
— Jessica Marie Garcia (@JessMarieGarcia) December 13, 2021
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