''Amber Brown'' is an American

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television series based on the book series of the same name by

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. It premiered on July 29, 2022 on

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. In April 2023, the series was canceled after one season.

Premise

Amber Brown is a multi-ethnic girl navigating the typical pitfalls of growing up while dealing with the divorce of her parents.

Cast

* Carsyn Rose as Amber Brown *

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as Sarah Brown *

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as Max * Liliana Inouye as Brandi Colwin *

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as Philip * Ashley Williams as Aunt Pam * Beau Hart as Stanley * Joshua Gallup as Justin * Luna-Marie Katich as Hannah Burton

Episodes

Production

It was announced in September 2021 that

had ordered an adaptation of the

books to the series from

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who serves as its executive producer. Carsyn Rose was cast in the title role, with

cast as her mother.

and Ashley Williams were also revealed as part of the cast, by the cast member

. Filming for the series took place in

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beginning in September 2021. On April 11, 2023, Apple canceled the series after one season.

Release

The series debuted on July 29, 2022.

References

External links

* * {{Bonnie Hunt 2020s American children's comedy television series 2022 American television series debuts 2022 American television series endings Apple TV+ children's programming Apple TV+ original programming American television shows based on children's books Canadian English-language television shows Television series about children Television series by Boat Rocker Media Television shows filmed in Utah