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What is Michael Cusack's new Netflix animated series 'Dad's House' about?

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Dad's House follows 13-year-old Sean navigating weekends with his divorced father Ian in suburban Australia, as the well-meaning single dad constantly complicates their time together.

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SettingSuburban Australia
Main character13-year-old Sean and his father Ian
PremiseSean spends every other weekend with his dad following his parents' divorce
Creators/ShowrunnersMichael Cusack, Dario Russo, David Ashby
Production companiesPrincess Pictures and Bento Box Entertainment
Series typeAdult animated comedy

Plot and Characters

Dad's House centers on 13-year-old Sean, who spends every other weekend with his father Ian following his parents' divorce. Ian attempts to make the most of his time with his son, but as a single father, he has a knack for complicating things. The series explores their relationship during these weekend visits in a suburban Australian setting.

Creative Team

The series is created and produced by Michael Cusack, best known as co-creator of Smiling Friends, alongside Dario Russo and David Ashby, who previously collaborated on the Australian comedy series Danger 5 and Italian Spiderman. Cusack serves as executive producer and showrunner alongside Russo and Ashby.

Voice Cast and Production

Cusack, Russo, and Ashby lead the voice cast alongside Felicity Ward, who starred in the Australian version of The Office. The series is produced by Princess Pictures and Bento Box Entertainment, and will debut on Netflix.

Sources

  1. ‘Smiling Friends’ Creator Sets Animated Series ‘Dad’s House’ at Netflix (hollywoodreporter.com)
  2. Netflix Orders Australian Animated Series ‘Dad’s House’ From Michael Cusack, Dario Russo, David Ashby (variety.com)

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