Children’s television
Amber Brown (TV series)
The story
Amber Brown is an American family comedy television series based on the book series of the same name by Paula Danziger. It premiered on July 29, 2022, on Apple TV+. In April 2023, the series was canceled after one season.
Premise
Amber Brown is a multi-ethnic girl navigating the typical pitfalls of growing up while dealing with the divorce of her parents.
Cast
Carsyn Rose as Amber Brown
Sarah Drew as Sarah Brown
Darin Brooks as Max
Liliana Inouye as Brandi Colwin
Michael Yo as Philip
Ashley Williams as Aunt Pam
Beau Hart as Stanley
Joshua Gallup as Justin
Luna-Marie Katich as Hannah Burton
Production
It was announced in September 2021 that Apple TV+ had ordered an adaptation of the Paula Danziger books to the series from Bonnie Hunt who serves as its executive producer. Carsyn Rose was cast in the title role, with Sarah Drew cast as her mother. Michael Yo and Ashley Williams were also revealed as part of the cast, by the cast member Darin Brooks.
Filming for the series took place in Salt Lake City beginning in September 2021. On April 11, 2023, Apple canceled the series after one season.
Release
The series debuted on July 29, 2022.