Cartoon
Jessica's Big Little World
The story
Jessica's Big Little World is an American animated children's sitcom that aired as part of Cartoon Network's preschool block Cartoonito from September 20, 2023, to May 31, 2024. It is a spin-off of Craig of the Creek series that premiered in early 2018. In November 2023, the series was cancelled after one season.
Plot
Jessica navigates her way through a world where everything seems much bigger than she is; inspired by the grown-ups around her, she persists in conquering monumental children's tasks.
Main
Lucia Cunningham as Jessica Williams
Alani Ilongwe as Small Uncle
Ozioma Akagha as Big Jessica
Byron Marc Newsome as Duane Williams
Kimberly Hébert Gregory as Nicole Williams
Phil LaMarr as Bernard Williams
Philip Solomon as Craig Williams
Recurring
Lucas Sigler as Stanleigh
Olivia Bynum as Poppy
Lily Villegas as Mayra
Nick Kishiyama as Felix
Saundra McClain as Jojo Williams
Guest
Phil Morris as Earl Williams
Noël Wells as Kelsey Pokoly
H. Michael Croner as J.P. Mercer
Emi Lo as Big Kid
Production
On February 17, 2021, it was announced that a preschool spin-off series centered on Craig's little sister Jessica was in development. Titled Jessica's Big Little World, the new series was set to air as part of Cartoon Network's Cartoonito preschool block. On January 19, 2022, it was announced that the series would premiere in 2023.
In October 2022, it was announced that the first season of the spin-off would be cut in half by Warner Bros. Discovery. In July 2023, it was announced the series would air as part of the regular Cartoon Network schedule, in addition to Cartoonito. A sneak peek of the series aired on September 20, 2023, and officially premiered on October 2, 2023.
In November 2023, it was announced that the series was cancelled after one season.
Broadcast
Jessica's Big Little World premiered on Cartoonito UK on July 1, 2024.