Magical Girl Friendship Squad

Magical Girl Friendship Squad is a television series in Syfy's TZGZ block. It will premiere the night of Saturday, September 26, 2020 at midnight (technically September 27). Its premiere will be followed by the premiere of Wild Life.

A shorter form version Magical Girl Friendship Squad: Origins previously aired.

Synopsis
Official synopsis for Magical Girl Friendship Squad: "A female-driven anime-inspired comedy about two young women who are destined to save the Universe... as soon as they figure out how to pay their rent."

Official synopsis: "When a little red panda named Nut (Ana Gasteyer) arrives in the apartment of two directionless twenty-somethings and gives them the ability to transform into badass magical girls, Alex (Quinta Brunson) and Daisy (Anna Akana) are forced to get their shit together in order to save the Universe from otherworldly threats. Through a journey of love and friendship and with the help of their magical objects (birth control and a bong), Alex and Daisy learn to wield their new powers and protect their mysterious panda friend who claims to be the creator of the Universe.

The 6-episode, 15-minute long anime-inspired comedy also stars Matteo Lane. Christine Baranski, Eric Bauza, Helen Hong, Manny Jacinto and Sarah 'Squirm' Sherman recur. Guest stars include Paget Brewster, Patti Harrison, Jamie Loftus, Vella Lovell and Jason Mantzoukas. Produced by Cartuna, the MAGICAL GIRL FRIENDSHIP SQUAD franchise, which includes a shorter-form version 'Origins,' is created by Kelsey Stephanides, who also serves as showrunner. James Belfer, Adam Belfer and Max Benator executive produce, along with Hallie Cantor who is also the lead writer."

Cast and characters
Starring:
 * Ana Gasteyer as Nut, the goddess of all creation
 * Anna Akana as Daisy, one of Nut's two human guardians
 * Quinta Brunson as Alex, one of Nut's two human guardians
 * Matteo Lane as tba

Recurring:
 * Christine Baranski as Verus
 * Eric Bauza as tba
 * Helen Hong as tba
 * Manny Jacinto as tba
 * Sarah "Squirm" Sherman as tba

Guest starring:
 * Paget Brewster
 * Patti Harrison
 * Jamie Loftus
 * Vella Lovell
 * Jason Mantzoukas