Netflix's Good Times: Full list of characters and their voice cast

Netflix's Good Times brings an exciting twist to the beloved 1970s sitcom with an animated reboot featuring a stellar voice cast of Black actors. The original series, which aired on CBS from 1974 to 1979, made history as the first Black two-parent family sitcom and was praised for its humor and poignant portrayal of a working-class Black family's life.

The new animated series, created by Ranada Shepard and Carl Jones and co-executive produced by Family Guy's Seth MacFarlane and the late Norman Lear, aims to recreate the magic while addressing contemporary social issues.

It premiered on April 12, 2024, serving as a spiritual sequel to the original Good Times show. The show follows the fourth generation of the Evans family living in apartment 17C of a Chicago housing project.

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Exploring details of Netflix's Good Times cast list

1) J.B. Smoove as Reggie Evans

J.B. Smoove comes from Plymouth, North Carolina, where his career began in 1995 with Def Comedy Jam before writing and performing for NBC’s Saturday Night Live later on. His most notable works include HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm, CBS's The Millers, and BET’s Real Husbands of Hollywood (for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award).

Reggie Evans, voiced by J.B. Smoove, is the patriarch of the Evans family, working as a taxi driver in Chicago. As the grandson of James Evans from the original series, he is dedicated to protecting and providing for his family, especially his daughter, Grey Evans.

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2) Yvette Nicole Brown as Beverly Evans

Yvette Nicole Brown as Beverly Evans (Image Via Instagram/Yvette Nicole Brown)

In Good Times, Beverly Evans takes care of their children’s education and health as the mother. She aids her husband, Reggie, to provide a steady home environment.

Yvette Nicole Brown, who voices Beverly, is from East Cleveland, Ohio. She starred in shows such as Community (NBC), where she played Shirley Bennett; CBS’ The Odd Couple as Dani; and ABC’s The Mayor as Dina Rose. She was also in movies like 500 Days of Summer and Avengers: Endgame.

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3) Jay Pharoah as Junior Evans

Jay Pharoah as Junior Evans (Image Via Instagram/Jay Pharoah)

Junior Evans, voiced by Jay Pharoah, is a teenager who wishes to become an artist but has academic difficulties. Even though he may not be interested in schoolwork, he is a good-hearted individual.

Comedian and impressionist Jay Pharoah hails from Chesapeake, Virginia, and is probably best known for his stint as a cast member on Saturday Night Live (2010-2016). He has worked on films like Bad Hair, The Blackening, and has voiced characters in Family Guy and BoJack Horseman.

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4) Marsai Martin as Grey Evans

Marsai Martin as Grey Evans (Image Via Instagram/Marsai Martin)

Grey Evans is actively fighting for black rights & community betterment and is a politically conscious and assertive young daughter in Good Times.

Marsai Martin voices Grey and is from Plano, Texas. She became famous through her portrayal of Diane Johnson in the sitcom Black-ish. She also appeared in Nina and Little, among other films, and lent her voice to characters in Spirit Untamed and PAW Patrol: The Movie.

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Supporting cast members of Good Times

1) Slink Johnson as Dalvin Evans

Best known for voicing Lamar Davis on Grand Theft Auto and starring as Black Jesus, Slink Johnson provides unique voice talent to this series. Dalvin Evans is Beverly and Reggie’s street-smart baby boy, who has a gang problem and no longer lives with the Evans family.

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2) Rashida Sheedz Olayiwola as Lisa

Rashida Sheedz Olayiwola as Lisa (Image Via Instagram/Rashida Sheedz)

To make the show even more interesting, Beverly calls upon her entrepreneurial friend Lisa, who is a lash maker voiced by Rashida Olayiwola. Rashida Olayiwola is an internet personality as well as an actress. She has appeared on Jury Duty, Insecure, and A Black Lady Sketch Show.

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Netflix’s new show, Good Times, promises humor, nostalgia, and timely social commentary, making it a must-watch.