Martellus Bennett Brings Joy to Houston Families with 'Hey A.J!' Series
A decade after leading the Texans to a Super Bowl win in Houston, Martellus Bennett is once again bringing excitement to his hometown as the executive producer and voice actor behind Disney Jr.'s new animated series "Hey A.J!""This is very big for me because this is where my imagination, where it bloomed the most, so to bring back the ideas that I had (that) were born in this city and with these people is an awesome thing," Bennett said during a special screening at the historic River Oaks Theatre.
The show follows the real-life relationship Bennett has with his daughter Austyn Jett, or A.J., inspired by the books he wrote of the same name. The series, which also lent its voice to Bennett as the dad Marty, brings to life the everyday adventures and heartwarming moments between a father and daughter.
At the screening, families from diverse backgrounds including CoolxDad, Mocha Moms, Inc., Jack and Jill of America, Inc., and Boys & Girls Club, were in attendance to catch the first-ever episode of "Hey A.J!". Bennett's brother Michael, who also played in the NFL, attended as did their parents. His wife Siggy, depicted in the show, was also part of the festivities.
"It was such a creative experience as far as the production," said Kim McClain with Jack and Jill. "The young girl had such a great imagination and so did the dad. I love their relationship. It's very beautiful."
For Bennett, the goal was to share the magic of his daughter's stories with families across the city. He hopes that viewers will be inspired to play and engage in activities with their children.
"I feel like A.J. tapped into that grounded diversity that we all know and love and that we just really need," Amari McCoy, who voices A.J., said. "A.J. is just a normal girl. You can always relate to her. She's someone I would have loved to have growing up and I'm glad that other kids can experience it."
The first seven episodes of "Hey A.J!" are streaming now on Disney+, with more episodes set to debut later this year. For Bennett, this series marks a creative Super Bowl in his hometown, bringing joy to families across Houston.
A decade after leading the Texans to a Super Bowl win in Houston, Martellus Bennett is once again bringing excitement to his hometown as the executive producer and voice actor behind Disney Jr.'s new animated series "Hey A.J!""This is very big for me because this is where my imagination, where it bloomed the most, so to bring back the ideas that I had (that) were born in this city and with these people is an awesome thing," Bennett said during a special screening at the historic River Oaks Theatre.
The show follows the real-life relationship Bennett has with his daughter Austyn Jett, or A.J., inspired by the books he wrote of the same name. The series, which also lent its voice to Bennett as the dad Marty, brings to life the everyday adventures and heartwarming moments between a father and daughter.
At the screening, families from diverse backgrounds including CoolxDad, Mocha Moms, Inc., Jack and Jill of America, Inc., and Boys & Girls Club, were in attendance to catch the first-ever episode of "Hey A.J!". Bennett's brother Michael, who also played in the NFL, attended as did their parents. His wife Siggy, depicted in the show, was also part of the festivities.
"It was such a creative experience as far as the production," said Kim McClain with Jack and Jill. "The young girl had such a great imagination and so did the dad. I love their relationship. It's very beautiful."
For Bennett, the goal was to share the magic of his daughter's stories with families across the city. He hopes that viewers will be inspired to play and engage in activities with their children.
"I feel like A.J. tapped into that grounded diversity that we all know and love and that we just really need," Amari McCoy, who voices A.J., said. "A.J. is just a normal girl. You can always relate to her. She's someone I would have loved to have growing up and I'm glad that other kids can experience it."
The first seven episodes of "Hey A.J!" are streaming now on Disney+, with more episodes set to debut later this year. For Bennett, this series marks a creative Super Bowl in his hometown, bringing joy to families across Houston.
just saw that Martellus Bennett is back in town and doing a cool thing for the community. I'm glad he's using his platform to bring some positivity and family vibes to the city. The fact that the show is inspired by his own daughter's imagination and their special bond is so sweet. It's awesome that families from different backgrounds got to be a part of the screening and enjoy the first episode together 
! I love how he's using his platform (no pun intended 
) to share his daughter Austyn Jett's stories with families all over H-Town. it's so sweet that he got to bring his childhood imagination back to life through this animated series 
. and can we talk about how awesome it is that Disney Jr. is featuring diverse groups like CoolxDad, Mocha Moms, Inc., Jack and Jill of America, Inc., and Boys & Girls Club in the screening? it's all about representation and spreading joy 
! It's amazing that he's using his platform to bring families together through this Disney Jr. show 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to watch an animated series about a dad-daughter duo going on fun adventures? 
Plus, it's awesome that the show is celebrating diversity and inclusivity - my little cousin would totally relate to Austyn's stories 
. And let's be real, who wouldn't want a Disney Jr. series starring their favorite NFL player's daughter? 
Austyns imagination is literally inspiring ppl and i love how martellus wants ppl to play and engage with their own kids just like he does with austin its all about spreading joy and creativity, what more could u ask for? 
. Its also great to see Bennett's family being part of it - his wife Siggy is so cool! 
Can't wait for more episodes to come out and share A.J.'s magic with everyone 
. Anyway, congrats to Martellus Bennett on this new project, can't wait to see more of it! 
. I love how he's sharing his daughter Austyn Jett's stories with families across the city - it's so heartwarming 
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. It's just an animated show about a dad and daughter duo, right? I mean, I guess it's cute that Martellus Bennett was inspired by his own kid's imagination, but is this really something we need more of in our lives? I don't know... I'll stick to my old-school entertainment like books or movies 
I mean, who would've thought that the dude who was all about getting sacks on the field was also a total softie when it comes to his little girl? The show looks so cute and heartwarming, I'm def gonna check it out with my niece/nephew. But let's be real, Martellus is basically a superhero for bringing joy to families in Houston again 
