'Chicago Party Aunt': Release date, spoilers and all about Netflix's animated series

Diane's mantra is a simple one: 'If life gives you lemons, turn that shit into Mike's Hard Lemonade!'
Rory O'Malley as Daniel and Lauren Ash as Diane in 'Chicago Party Aunt' (NETFLIX 2021)
Rory O'Malley as Daniel and Lauren Ash as Diane in 'Chicago Party Aunt' (NETFLIX 2021)

Tired of sifting through shows in the hope of finding something new? Netflix's newest animation series is here to keep you entertained. Equally parts raunchy and hilariously, get ready to tune in to 'Chicago Party Aunt'. Meet Diane Dunbrowski, a character who is honest to a fault, but knows how to have fun. She strikes an unlikely friendship with her nephew, Daniel, who can learn a thing or two about living in the moment.

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Release date

'Chicago Party Aunt' premieres on September 17, 2021, on Netflix.

Where to watch 

You can stream 'Chicago Party Aunt' on Netflix.

Plot

As per the logline of the show, "Chicago Party Aunt is a half-hour animated comedy that follows Diane Dunbrowski, AKA The Chicago Party Aunt, as she stays true to her mantra 'If life gives you lemons, turn that shit into Mike's Hard Lemonade'."

Jill Talley as Bonnie and Lauren Ash as Diane in 'Chicago Party Aunt' (NETFLIX)

Cast

Lauren Ash
Lauren Ash is an actress and a comedian, known for her works such as 'Hope.', 'Superstore', 'Where's Waldo?', 'American Dad!', 'It's Pony', 'She-Ra and the Princesses of Power' and 'The Godmother.'



 

Ike Barinholtz
Barinholtz is an actor, comedian and writer. His works include 'Bless the Harts', 'Moxie', 'Mapleworth Murders', 'The Hunt', 'Errands', 'Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons", 'The Twilight Zone' and 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'.



 

Rory O'Malley
O'Malley is an actor, whose works include 'Central Park', 'American Dad!', 'Bob's Burgers', 'Modern Family', 'Grace and Frankie' and 'Like Magic'.



 

RuPaul Charles
RuPaul Charles is a drag queen, actor, singer, producer and TV personality. His works include 'Amphibia', 'Drag Tots', 'Muppets Now', 'AJ and the Queen', 'The Bravest Knight' and 'Archibald's Next Big Thing'.



 

Jill Talley
Talley is a voice actress, whose works include 'Adventures in Wonder Park', 'The Loud House', 'Nick Shorts Showcase', 'T.O.T.S.' and 'The Loud House Movie

Chris Witaske
Chris Witaske is an actor whose works include 'The Wrong Missy'. 'The Improv Guru', 'Sunnyside', 'Weird City', 'What Men Want', 'Fresh Off the Boat', 'Alone Together', 'Arrested Development' and 'Love'.



 

Jon Barinholtz
Barinholtz is an actor and a writer. His works include 'Kelsey Rachelle Hewitt Gets Grounded', 'Solar Opposites', 'Superstore ', 'It's Pony', 'The Oath', 'Alone Together' and 'Attention Deficit Theater'.

Bob Odenkirk
Robert John Odenkirk is an actor whose works include 'Better Call Saul', 'Girlfriend's Day', 'W/Bob and David', 'TripTank', 'The Birthday Boys' and 'Let's Do This!'.



 

Katie Rich
Katie Rich is a writer and an actress who was a part of SNL. She has also been a part of hi-profile shows such as 'The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards', '7th Annual NFL Honors', '75th Golden Globe Awards' and '2015 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner'.

Mike Hagerty
Hagerty is an actor known for his roles in works such as 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine', 'Urban Myth: Nest', 'Hot Flash: The Chronicles of Lara Tate - Menopausal Superhero', 'Shameless', 'Marry Me', 'All Stars', 'The Goldbergs', 'Helicopter Mom', 'The Rebels' and 'Back in the Day'. 

Creators

Apart from voicing characters on the show, Chris Witaske, Katie Rich and Jon Barinholtz are also the creators of the show.

Trailers

When Daniel realizes he doesn't want to go to Stanford, he decides to stay with his aunt Diane instead. The two become unlikely friends who get up to all sorts of antics. 
"She's all heart, and no filter. Chicago Party Aunt streams September 17, only on Netflix."



 

 

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