Amazon Prime Video Set to Premiere Animated Series Kevin on April 20

The series stars Jason Schwartzman as the voice of Kevin, a tuxedo cat who leaves his human owners after their breakup. The show is created by Aubrey Plaza and Joe Wengert, with additional voice talent including Amy Sedaris, John Waters, Whoopi Goldberg, Aparna Nancherla, Gil Ozeri, and Patti LuPone.

The story is set in a pet shelter in Astoria, Queens, and depicts a world where animals communicate in English with humans but do not typically rent apartments or hold steady jobs. Kevin's journey involves making new friends at the shelter and exploring his independence. The Hollywood Reporter noted that the series draws from a real cat and breakup.

Cast and Characters

Voice actors portray various animal characters, such as John Waters as Armando, a Persian cat, and Whoopi Goldberg as Cupcake, a feral cat with side activities.

Aparna Nancherla voices Judy, a kitten, and Amy Sedaris voices a Shih Tzu. Patti LuPone voices Patti LuPony, an equine Broadway star. The series includes subplots like a colony of ants crowning a character as queen and encounters with a sentient pizza slice.

The Hollywood Reporter reported that the show explores themes of relationships and pet independence over eight half-hour episodes.

Production and Setting

Joe Wengert, known for Big Mouth, co-created the series with Aubrey Plaza, who also voices Dana, one of Kevin's former owners.

The narrative combines elements of hangout comedies like Friends or Seinfeld with absurdity. The setting spans locations including Central Park and the shelter. The Hollywood Reporter stated that the series is based on a real-life cat and breakup, emphasizing the interior lives of pets.