5 things to know about the new Disney Channel series 'Raven's Home'
A new generation of Raven-Symoné fans joins those from "That's So Raven."
— -- There's now a whole new generation of Raven-Symoné fans, thanks to her new Disney Channel series, "Raven's Home."
Symoné is a familiar face and name to many millennials who made her previous TV stints appointment viewing with shows like "That's So Raven" and "The Cheetah Girls." But it's the new story lines, pratfalls, jokes and cast that have caught the attention of a completely different audience. Symoné recently stopped by the studios to talk with ABC News' Amna Nawaz about her new series.
Here are five things to know about "Raven's Home":
1. It is a spinoff (Sort of)
Both are reprising their roles in "Raven's Home," only this time the clock has moved forward and they are moms raising their children in a shared household. Symoné told ABC News that despite the returning characters, viewers should expect an entirely different show.
"It’s a new show altogether," Symoné said. "It just so happens to have the same main character and her best friend. This is a different show."
2. Non-traditional families are represented in the series
"I’m a single mother, divorcee, with my best friend raising our children," Symoné said of her new character. "This is a different version of family being shown on television. We have to be reflective of our time and age. We are not rich, we’re not sexually involved. We are best friends raising kids. Families look all types of ways. And I love that we’re able to represent family. Because we care, we love, we nurture, we cater and we provide. And to me, that’s what a family is."
3. Symoné is mentoring the young stars of the show
Watch a “Raven’s Home” clip featuring a performance by young cast member Issac Brown:
4. Symoné is a visual artist
Watch a "Raven’s Home" clip here:
5. There are 'hidden secrets' on set
"I’m going to call them Secret Ravens. In the show I have paintings. I’m not going to tell you which ones. I also did some artwork on clothing," Symoné teased, saying that fans can follow her Instagram page for clues.
"I think it’ll be fun," she said.
Here's Symoné wearing a sample of her art in a recent Instagram post:
For anyone interested in playing along, Symoné’s Instagram username is @ravensymone.
"Raven’s Home" can be seen Friday nights on Disney Channel.
Be sure to watch the full interview with Amna Nawaz and Raven-Symoné in the video above.
Disney is the parent company of ABC News.
Wearing my art on my sleeves (and boots!) ??????
A post shared by Raven-Symoné (@ravensymone) on Jul 18, 2017 at 12:34pm PDT
For anyone interested in playing along, Symoné’s Instagram username is @ravensymone.
"Raven’s Home" can be seen Friday nights on Disney Channel.
Be sure to watch the full interview with Amna Nawaz and Raven-Symoné in the video above.
Disney is the parent company of ABC News.