Lilly Singh to star in 'Muppets' series about Electric Mayhem band

Indian-Canadian comedian Lilly Singh will be seen starring in a new series about the beloved Muppets musical group The Electric Mayhem Band.

Disney Plus has ordered a new series about the beloved Muppets musical group The Electric Mayhem Band, Variety has learned.

The series, titled "The Muppets Mayhem" will follow the the band as they try to record their first ever album. Lilly will star as Nora, the human junior A&R executive tasked with managing The Electric Mayhem band. The band consists of Dr. Teeth on vocals and keyboards, Animal on drums, Floyd Pepper on vocals and bass, Janice on vocals and lead guitar, Zoot on saxophone, and Lips on trumpet.

'The Goldbergs' creator Adam F. Goldberg developed the series along with Bill Barretta ('The Muppets', 'Muppets Haunted Mansion') and Jeff Yorkes based on characters created by Jim Henson. Goldberg and Barretta also executive produce, with Yorkes co-executive producing.

Michael Bostick and Kris Eber also executive produce along with David Lightbody of 'The Muppets' Studio and Leigh Slaughter. ABC Signature and The Muppets Studio will produce.

"The Muppets are renowned for quality, creativity and unrivaled, fun storytelling for the whole family," said Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television.

"We are thrilled to have Adam, Bill and Jeff at the helm to bring all of these iconic and great new characters to life in fresh and dynamic ways."