Netflix has released the official trailer forJulie and the Phantoms, a new TV show from executive producerKenny Ortega(High School Musical) and choreographerPaul Becker(Descendants). The new show combines a coming-of-age story with music and — wait, let me check my notes here —ghosts, resulting in a sweet story about a teenager trying to find her voice in the wake of her mother’s passing.
The trailer forJulie and the Phantomsis as heartwarming as it is fun. We’re introduced to Julie (newcomerMadison Reyes), a meek high schooler with a passion for music that has a shadow over it after the death of her mother. When Julie needs her mom most, she gets a little help from an equally spectral, but very surprising, helping hand in the form of a deceased trio of male rockers. These ghostly guys (CharlieGillespie,OwenPatrickJoyner,JeremyShada) all recognize Julie’s talent and agree to help her pursue her dreams of music stardom while trying to finish their own earthly business before it’s too late. And sure,Julie and the Phantomsis aimed at a younger demo than the one I am currently part of, I am so thoroughly charmed by what I’m seeing in the trailer. Why not tune in for something light and energizing and, most importantly, which normalizes the idea of ghost-human teenage romance?
The first season ofJulie and the Phantomsconsists of nine episodes, each with a 30-minute runtime. This musical teen series comes from showrunners and executive producersDan CrossandDavidHoge(TheThundermans,Pair of Kings). Ortega andGeorge Salinasalso serve as executive producers.
Julie and the Phantomswill be released on September 10. you’re able to watch the trailer below. For more, here’s the complete list of everythingcoming to Netflix in September.
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Here’s the official synopsis and poster forJulie and the Phantoms:
High schooler Julie (Madison Reyes) lost her passion for music after her mom died last year. But when the ghosts of three dreamy musicians (Charlie Gillespie, Owen Patrick Joyner, Jeremy Shada) from 1995 suddenly appear in her mom’s old music studio, Julie feels her own inner spirit beginning to reawaken, and she’s inspired to start singing and writing songs again. As their friendship with Julie grows, the boys convince her to create a new band together: Julie and the Phantoms.
