HexVets and Magic Pets

## Chronology

***HexVets and Magic Pets*** (formerly known as ***HexVet***) is an upcoming CG and 2D-hybrid adventure-comedy series developed by Nicole Dubuc for Nickelodeon. It is based on the *2020 book series of the same name* written by Sam Davies. The series is produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studios and Boom! Studios, being distributed by Nickelodeon. It was originally set to premiere on Nickelodeon in 2023, but has been pushed back to early 2024.

## Premise

As HexVets in training, Nan and Clarion are ready to tackle medical maladies in beasts magical or mundane, find their familiars, and earn their wands and pointy hats–all while dodging covens of animal smugglers and dragons with heartburn. Under the tutelage of the talented Dr. Talon, these young HexVets in training will learn how to cure any animal, from a pygmy phoenix with bird flu to a unicorn with a broken horn.

## Cast

### Main Cast

* TBA as Nan
* TBA as Clarion
* TBA as Dr. Talon

## Production notes

### Development

On March 24, 2022, it was announced that Nicole Dubuc’s preschool series *HexVet* had been greenlit for Nickelodeon with a 20-episode order. Dubuc developed the series from Sam Davies' *2020 book series of the same name* published by Boom! Studios through their KaBoom! imprint. Dubuc also serves as showrunner and executive producer. Frank Molieri serves as co-executive producer and Kendall Michele Haney as story editor. The series is also executive produced by Stephen Christy and Ross Richie, with Mette Norkjaer serving as co-producer for Boom! Studios. Production of *HexVet* for Nickelodeon Animation Studios is overseen by Eryk Casemiro, Executive Vice President, Nickelodeon Animation Studios, Global Series Content. Kate Crownover serves as Nickelodeon’s Executive in Charge of Production for the series.

On August 9, 2023, Nickelodeon has slightly changed the name of the network's upcoming animated preschool series, *HexVet*. According to recent filings with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Nickelodeon has renamed *HexVet* as *HexVets and Magic Pets*. The filings also reveal that Nickelodeon's parent company, Paramount Global, has applied to trademark the show under NICE Classes 41 (education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services) and 28 (games; toys; sports equipment). Paramount Consumer Products will lead consumer products cross-category licensing worldwide for the *HexVet* property.

“The high-stakes adventures, wild antics and heartfelt camaraderie Nan and Clarion have in the *HexVet* graphic novels are all great qualities we look for in an animated series,” said Ramsey Naito, President, Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation. “It’s incredibly exciting to expand the *HexVet* world with an original series that will deepen the connection young readers have with the novels and capture the imagination of new fans of all ages.”

“The vibrant world of *HexVet* gives our creative team an incredible opportunity to translate the enchantment of the series into products across multiple categories,” said Pam Kaufman, President, Paramount Consumer Products. “We strategically approach each new IP in a unique way and look forward to developing items that highlight the show’s core themes of magic, teamwork and compassion for animals, allowing kids to continue their adventures with Nan and Clarion.”

A premiere date for *HexVets and Magic Pets* is still to be announced, however, when the series was first announced, Nickelodeon planned to launch *HexVets and Magic Pets* in the U.S. in 2023, followed by a international launch.

## Broadcast

The 20-episode first season of *HexVets and Magic Pets* was scheduled to premiere on Nickelodeon in 2023, and continue to roll out internationally, but on August 9, writer Noah Wait revealed that it would premiere in 2024.

## Trivia

* The series was announced on March 24, 2022.
* The series was retitled on *HexVets and Magic Pets*.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Nickelodeon Orders 3 New Preschool Series Including ‘Face’s Music Party’, Renews ‘Big Nate’ & ‘Blaze & The Monster Machines’
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 HexVet Season 1
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Nickelodeon Renames 'HexVet' as 'HexVets and Magic Pets'
4. ↑ NICKELODEON ORDERS HEXVET, BRAND-NEW ANIMATED PRESCHOOL SERIES BASED ON BOOM! STUDIOS GRAPHIC NOVELS