Martellus Bennett, a former NFL player and Super Bowl champion from Houston, has brought his creative energy to Disney Jr. with the debut of his new animated series "Hey A.J!." The show is inspired by Bennett's daughter Austyn Jett, or A.J., and his own writing experience.
As Bennett puts it, bringing back ideas born in this city and with these people is an awesome thing for him. His imaginative journey has manifested into the whimsical series that not only executive produced but also lends its voice to as the dad, Marty - like the real-life version of Bennett.
The animated show follows the relationship between Bennett and his daughter Austyn Jett and was inspired by the books he wrote about her. In a recent screening at River Oaks Theatre in Houston, Bennett's family, including his wife Siggy, attended along with fans from groups like CoolxDad and Boys & Girls Club.
Parents praised the show saying that it was "engaging" and had them all "hooked." The occasion was indeed a family affair with Bennett's brother Michael, their parents, and even the young actress who voices A.J., Amari McCoy.
Bennett wants everyone to check out the show not only for entertainment but also as inspiration to get out there and play. And with its release now streaming on Disney+ and additional episodes set to debut later this year, that's exactly what audiences can look forward to.
As Bennett puts it, bringing back ideas born in this city and with these people is an awesome thing for him. His imaginative journey has manifested into the whimsical series that not only executive produced but also lends its voice to as the dad, Marty - like the real-life version of Bennett.
The animated show follows the relationship between Bennett and his daughter Austyn Jett and was inspired by the books he wrote about her. In a recent screening at River Oaks Theatre in Houston, Bennett's family, including his wife Siggy, attended along with fans from groups like CoolxDad and Boys & Girls Club.
Parents praised the show saying that it was "engaging" and had them all "hooked." The occasion was indeed a family affair with Bennett's brother Michael, their parents, and even the young actress who voices A.J., Amari McCoy.
Bennett wants everyone to check out the show not only for entertainment but also as inspiration to get out there and play. And with its release now streaming on Disney+ and additional episodes set to debut later this year, that's exactly what audiences can look forward to.
it's so wholesome! martellus bennett is literally the sweetest dad ever for writing a show about his own daughter Austyn Jett and now it's out on disney+ u should totes check it out with ur fave fam members, trust me they'll be hooked from the start like my fam at the screening lol
. Can't wait to binge-watch this with my own kiddo!
, and I'm excited to see how the show tackles real-life topics like parenting and relationships in a way that's relatable for both kids and adults. As someone who's always on the lookout for shows with great storytelling and character development, I think this series has a lot of potential 
. Plus, it's awesome that Bennett is using his platform to promote playtime and getting out there - as someone who loves layout and structure, I'm all about finding ways to make learning fun! 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to watch a cartoon about their kid's life 10 years from now? 
But hey, Martellus Bennett seems like a cool dude and his show does look pretty cute. Guess you'll just have to wait and see if it's actually "engaging" or if we're all just stuck in some Disney-induced coma 
. On the bright side, at least he's bringing back ideas from his hometown, so that's a good thing...or is it? 
, and you know what got me thinking? How our childhood experiences shape us into the people we are today... or should I say, how they shape us into the creators we become in adulthood? Martellus Bennett's new show "Hey A.J!" is more than just an animated series; it's a love letter to his daughter and a reflection of his own journey as a writer. And that's what got me curious – are our stories, whether they're inspired by personal experiences or creative endeavors, something we should be sharing with the world? Or do we keep them locked away, like the magic happens only when we share it with others 
it's literally so wholesome! I'm not even kidding when i saw the cast of characters in houston they looked like dey were straight outta a real-life cartoon lol my little niece would def be hooked on dis show her parents said it was super engaging too so 10/10 would recommend 
. It's awesome that he's using his platform to inspire kids and families to get out there and be active, just like the real-life Austyn Jett 
. And let's be real, who wouldn't want to watch a show with a dad as cool as Marty Bennett? 
I'm definitely checking it out ASAP, thanks for spreading the word! 
and it's so cool that he's bringing back some of houston's creativity to disney jr. the fact that the whole family was there at the screening makes me wanna watch it even more! 
i'm def checking out "hey aj!" this weekend, gotta get my martys on screen 
i love how he's using his creativity to inspire kids (and let's be real, adults too) to get out there and have fun 
bennett's passion is palpable and it shows in every episode - can't wait for more episodes this year! 
This show is definitely going on our watchlist ASAP!!!