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Welcome to the Wayne

Animated series about kids exploring a mysterious apartment building.

Welcome to the Wayne

Welcome to the Wayne is an animated TV series created by Billy Lopez. It first aired on Nickelodeon on July 24, 2017. The show began as a web series on Nick.com, released from November 14 to December 26, 2014. It earned two Daytime Emmy Award nominations: one in 2018 for Outstanding Writing in an Animated Program and another in 2019 for Outstanding Children's Animated Program. The series concluded on Nicktoons on May 31, 2019.

The story follows Ansi Molina, a new resident of the Wayne, a high-rise apartment building full of bizarre occurrences called "Wayne Phenomena." Unlike most people, Ansi can witness these phenomena without mental harm. He becomes friends with siblings Olly and Saraline Timbers, and together they explore the building's secrets, protect the outside world, and deal with a spy organization trying to exploit the supernatural elements for their own purposes.

Main characters include Ansi Molina (voiced by Alanna Ubach), a bookish newcomer who has moved frequently and struggles with social experience; Olly Timbers (voiced by Billy Lopez), Ansi's optimistic and sometimes silly best friend who wields a grappling hook; and Saraline Timbers (voiced by Dana Steingold), Olly's younger, serious, and gadget-savvy sister who often leads the team. Supporting characters include Leif Bornwell III (voiced by David Hornsby), a wealthy, self-centered resident who later joins the team; Wendell William Wasserman (voiced by Dana Snyder), a vampire hunter who can control spoons telepathically; Dennis O'Bannon (voiced by Emo Philips), a former bully who becomes a friend; Goodness (voiced by Charnele Crick), a library ninja; Katherine Alice (voiced by Kimiko Glenn), a mute girl who brings origami to life; and various adults like Ansi's father Albert Molina (voiced by Alfred Molina), Olly and Saraline's parents Harvey and Olympia Timbers (voiced by Richard Kind and Annie Potts), and the doorman George (voiced by Dave Willis). Antagonists include Yelena Bishop (voiced by Veronica Taylor), a spy from the Calliope organization; her associate Masterson (voiced by Marc Thompson); Flowershirt (voiced by Robbie Sublett); and Jonah Bishop (voiced by Carey Means), a professor revealed to be Yelena's husband. Other residents include Julia Wiles (voiced by Nikki M. James), Ansi's crush, and librarian Clara Rhone (voiced by Harriett D. Foy).

Quick Facts

Genre
Adventure · Mystery · Science fantasy · Urban fantasy · Comedy · Action
Creator
Billy Lopez
Based On
Welcome to the Wayne / by Billy Lopez
Developer
Michael Pecoriello / Billy Lopez
Director
Tahir Rana / Rick Ritter
Voices
Alanna Ubach / Billy Lopez / Dana Steingold
Theme Music Composer
Anna Waronker (music) / Charlotte Caffey (music) / Billy Lopez (lyrics) / Robert Lopez (lyrics)
Open Theme
"Welcome to the Wayne!" by Anna Waronker & Charlotte Caffey
End Theme
"Welcome to the Wayne!" (Instrumental)
Composer
Ego Plum
Country
United States / Canada
Language
English

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Lore & Background

The series follows Ansi Molina, a newcomer to the Wayne, a high-rise apartment building filled with strange phenomena. Ansi, one of the few people who can see these phenomena without psychological repercussions, befriends siblings Olly and Saraline Timbers. Together, they learn the mysteries of the Wayne and protect the outside world while contending with a spy cell seeking to exploit the apartment's supernatural aspects. Main characters include Ansi Molina (voiced by Alanna Ubach), Olly Timbers (voiced by Billy Lopez), and Saraline Timbers (voiced by Dana Steingold). Supporting characters include Leif Bornwell III, Wendell William Wasserman, Dennis O'Bannon, Goodness, Katherine Alice, and various adults and antagonists such as Yelena Bishop and Prismal.

Reader's Guide

Welcome to the Wayne is notable as the first Nickelodeon series based on a digital series, with 20 episodes ordered in April 2015. The show's music was composed by Ego Plum, and Billy Lopez served as executive producer alongside Michael Pecoriello. The web series was reviewed by Jennifer Walden of Post Magazine as having 'rapid-fire jokes, action, and plot-points' covering as much ground as a 30-minute episode. Emily Ashby of Common Sense Media gave the TV series 3 out of 5 stars, calling it 'nonsensical, imaginative fun.' Damon Cap of BSC Kids compared the series to Gravity Falls, noting 'a lot of potential and excitement.' The series was added to Paramount+ on August 11, 2021.

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