Clone High is an animated television series that originally aired on MTV from 2002 to 2003. The show was created by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Bill Lawrence, and it followed the lives of several high school students who were clones of historical figures. The show was known for its irreverent humor and satirical take on high school life, and it quickly gained a cult following.
After nearly two decades, Clone High has made a comeback with a revival series that will be released on May 23, 2023. The new series features many of the same characters from the original show as well as some new faces.
The synopsis for Clone High, provided by IMDb, reads:
"Historical figures who have been cloned and placed back in high school, including Abraham Lincoln, Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, John F. Kennedy and more, as they face the trials of normal teenage life."
A quick look at the cast of Clone High revival
1) Will Forte as Abe Lincoln
Will Forte is an American actor, comedian, and writer who is best known for his work on Saturday Night Live, where he was a cast member from 2002 to 2010. He has also appeared in several films, including MacGruber, The Lego Movie, and Booksmart. In this series, Forte voices the character of Abe Lincoln, a clone of the 16th President of the United States.
2) Nicole Sullivan as Joan of Arc
Sullivan is an American actress, comedian, and voice artist who is best known for her work on the sketch comedy series MADtv, where she was a cast member from 1995 to 2001. She has also appeared in several films and television shows, including The King of Queens, Scrubs, and Black-ish. In this series, Sullivan voices the character of Joan of Arc, a clone of the French heroine.
3) Mitra Jouhari as Cleopatra "Cleo" Smith
Mitra Jouhari, an American comedian, writer, and actress, is best known for co-creating and starring in the sketch comedy series Three Busy Debras. She has also written for several television shows, including High Maintenance and Big Mouth. In this series, Jouhari voices the character of Cleopatra "Cleo" Smith, a clone of the famous Egyptian queen. The character was previously voiced by Christa Miller.
4) Phil Lord as Principal Scudworth (Dr. Cinnamon J. Scudworth)
Phil Lord, an American filmmaker, writer, and producer, is known for his work on animated films such as Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, The Lego Movie, and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. He co-created several TV shows, including Clone High and The Last Man on Earth. In this series, Lord voices the character of Principal Scudworth (Dr. Cinnamon J. Scudworth), who is the principal of Clone High School.
5) Chris Miller as JFK
Miller is an American filmmaker, animator, and voice actor who is best known for his work on the animated films Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, The Lego Movie, and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. He has also co-created several television shows, including Clone High and The Last Man on Earth. In this series, Miller voices the character of JFK, a clone of the 35th President of the United States.
New cast members of Clone High revival 2023
The Clone High revival series features new cast members, including Vicci Martinez as Frida Kahlo, Kelvin Yu as Confucius, Jana Schmieding as Sacagawea, and Sam Richardson as Wesley. Martinez is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who voices the clone of the famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
Kelvin Yu is an American actor, writer, and producer who voices the clone of the Chinese philosopher Confucius. Schmieding is an American actress, writer, and comedian who voices the clone of the Native American guide and interpreter Sacagawea. Richardson is an American actor, writer, and comedian who voices a new character named Wesley.
Clone High revival airs on May 23, 2023, at 3:01 am ET on HBO Max.