Alyson Hannigan immediately took "Fantasy" to "Nancy" | Entertainment

LOS ANGELES – Alyson Hannigan did not realize it at the time, but a gift that her eldest daughter had for her second birthday would one day lead to a job for the award-winning actress . The present has been one of almost 80 books in the best-selling "Fancy Nancy" series written by Jane O'Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. The books speak of a 6-year-old girl who likes to be chic, from her advanced vocabulary to her elaborate outfit.

"The book came with a little nightgown, and it was in our hearts from that moment.As soon as I saw that it was going to become a cartoon, I called my Agent and I said I wanted to be part of it I would do everything I would be the dog, "said Hannigan

She had her wish (but did not play the dog) in the animated series debuting on Disney Junior Friday Hannigan is the voice of Claire Clancy, Nancy's wise and caring mother.The voice of "Fancy Nancy" also includes: Mia Sinclair Jenness, Rig Riggle and Dana Heath.

As soon as she Given the first scenario, Hannigan knew that the series had captured the heart and mind of the books in a way that exceeded his expectations.Every episode features two 11-minute stories and includes original songs.

"Nancy is completely unique," says Hannigan. "She celebrates everything that pleases her because it's what it is. u – she likes. She likes to use fancy words, so that vocabulary is introduced at a young age. Immediately I saw my daughter using these words and it was so exciting to see her actively searching for a wider vocabulary.

"Nancy is so creative, but she's also an imperfect character who makes mistakes and has to learn how to handle those situations."

Hannigan started appearing in commercials at the age of 4 and moved to Hollywood at the age of 11. His films include "Buffy the Vampire" and "How I Met Your Mother". It can currently be seen in "Penn & Teller: Fool Us". Along the way, Hannigan did a vocal work on "The Wild". Thornberrys, "" Rugrats "," King of the Hill "and" Sofia the First ".

California State University, Northridge, a graduate in psychology, struggled with recording sessions at the beginning of her Career She became a mom Hannigan is not sure if it was every hour she was reading to her daughters, but something clicked and the process became more enjoyable. [19659002] She felt comfortable with vocal work in recent years, but Hannigan still felt comfortable with the camera.This comfort brought her from the most popular vampire soap opera from "Dark Shadows" with "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" to the cartoon vanity of "How I Met Your Mother." Throwing in his work in the movies "American Pie" and Hannigan has a very strong fan base The addition of "Fancy Nancy" will open it to very young viewers.

Hannigon recounts that it was a temp s where she could tell when a person was approaching that she was "Buffy" or "Pie", but that changed when "Mother" passed to both groups

"Now I understand," What do I know you about? It's the worst. Someone did this to my husband once (his girlfriend of "Buffy" Alexis Denisof) and asked him what he had been in what she had seen, "says Hannigan. asked her "What did you look at?" She did not understand the joke. "

Looks like Hannigan is going to say that she is now known for "Fancy Nancy" as a second season of the animated series was commissioned before the debut of the first season. Not only is the series part of the Disney Junior lineup, but it's also available through DisneyNOW and Disney Junior VOD.

"I am very happy to be part of this show, but even though I was not part of I'm so glad that it exists because it's a show I'll be happy for my kids We need more shows like this where a parent can relax and know that it's not going to be scary.It's not going to have a character who influences my kids in a way that I do not I'm not happy, "said Hannigan. "It's just a great entertaining and entertaining show that celebrates being a kid."

Hannigon is not the only happy one of the series. Her daughters, now aged 9 and 6, were "on the moon" about their mother being part of the "Fancy Nancy" stories that gave them so much joy. Or as Nancy might say, they are jubilant mom had the job.

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