The series centers around a large
Mexican-American family living in
Los Angeles. Told through the diary of eccentric 10-year-old Tater Ramírez-Humphrey, the series centers on her as she discovers the "it factor" that makes her special alongside her cousins, who moved in with her for the summer.[1]
Cast
Main
Myrna Velasco[2] as Tater Ramírez-Humphrey, the show's 10-year-old
protagonist.
Melissa Villaseñor[2] as Nellie Ramírez-Humphrey, Tater's younger, but taller sister.
Michelle Ortiz[2] as Bibi Ramírez-Humphrey, Tater's mother.
Natasha Kline[3] as Gordita and Chacha, cousins of Tater.
Production
Development
In November 3, 2021, it was reported that Natasha Kline, a long-time storyboarder and character designer,[4] is developing an animated series titled Primos for
Disney Television Animation (DTVA).[1] The series was inspired by Kline's childhood summers living with her cousins alongside her extended
Mexican-American family and she wanted the lead characters to also be of Mexican-American heritage due to the lack of Mexican-American representation on television during her childhood.[1] Meredith Roberts, a senior vice president at
Disney Television Animation said the series bears the "authentic voice" of Kline and "her family's culture and values", saying the series will be aimed at kids and families.[5] Edward Mejia, a DTVA executive, oversaw the series.[6]
On June 15, 2022, at the 2022
Annecy International Animation Film Festival, it was announced that the show's first season would have a order of 30 episodes and noted that Philip Cohen was a show producer.[7][8] In March 2023, Kline told
Animation Magazine that the series was inspired by an adult short she had created for an Upright Citizen's Brigade
stand-up comedy show in 2017, was inspired by Peanuts and Calvin and Hobbes, and said she loved working with the show's crew, praising their "intense passion, drive, and talent".[9]
In an interview on June 16, 2023, Kline said the series is based on her personal experiences of growing up with a
multicultural Mexican-American family in Los Angeles in the 1990s, being bicultural,
biracial, and noted that the project's relatability attracted well-known individuals like
Melissa Villaseñor. She also stated that Tater doesn't speak Spanish, which is why her grammar is incorrect; emphasised the importance of cousins in her life; and noted that the art style showcased the environment in L.A. She additionally hoped the series would make people proud of their roots.[18]
The series will air half-hour episodes that are divided into 11-minute stories.[19]