ABC’s 2016 summer primetime schedule will include the new comedy series "Uncle Buck" which is set to premiere on Tuesday, June 14.
Based on the hit movie of the same name, Uncle Buck (Mike Epps) is a charismatic hustler who has gotten by on his charm for years. But when his brother, Will (James Lesure), and sister-in-law, Alexis (Nia Long), move to town and need help with their kids, he steps up to become their "manny," and their lives will never be the same. Will and Alexis are wary of Buck’s questionable parenting skills, but his unique perspective and street smarts provide some unconventional solutions to raising their three rambunctious kids, who typically make a hobby out of terrorizing their nannies.
"Uncle Buck" stars Mike Epps as Buck, Nia Long as Alexis, James Lesure as Will, Iman Benson as Tia, Sayeed Shahidi as Miles and Aalyrah Caldwell as Maizy.
Executive producers are Will Packer, Steven Cragg and Brian D. Bradley.
Co-executive producers are Korin Huggins, Kenny Smith, Michael Pennie and Franco E. Bario.
"Uncle Buck" is produced by Universal Television and ABC Studios.
ABC has released 2 promos for the upcoming series which are both embedded below: