Disney Channel Orders More Special Agent Oso

BURBANK: A second season of Special Agent Oso has been ordered by Disney Channel for its Playhouse Disney block.

The interactive series follows Oso (voiced by Sean Astin), a bumbling stuffed panda bear who works for works for U.N.I.Q.U.E. (United Network for Investigating Quite Usual Events), an international organization of stuffed animals charged with helping kids accomplish everyday tasks.

Nancy Kanter, the senior VP of Playhouse Disney Worldwide, said: "Special Agent Oso has launched stronger and faster than any preschool series in our history—not just in the U.S., but around the world. This wonderfully playful, energetic series is all about problem solving, with endearing Oso enlisting kids at home to help solve the everyday problems of preschoolers everywhere."

Astin said: "I’m so proud of this show, especially because my kids have connected with it and that makes me cool in their book. I can’t wait to start recording Oso’s new missions for the second season with our fantastic technical team and my incredibly talented castmates."