''Exchange Student Zero'' is an Australian

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that premiered on 16 December 2012 on Cartoon Network. Created by Bruce Kane with Maurice Argiro and produced by Bogan Entertainment Solutions, in association with

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, it is the first local

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made production to be commissioned by the channel. A TV series based on the film was announced as the first Cartoon Network show produced in Australia, where the two original creators joins Patrick Crawley. It premiered in the Asia-Pacific region on 26 September 2015, and the setting was changed from

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to a U.S. town called South Port.

Voice cast

Film (2012)

Main

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- Amonsun, Monsters * Natalie Bond - Lucinda, Anime Girls #1 * Patrick Crawley - Biology Teacher, Real Exchange Student *

Marg Downey Marg Downey (born 5 May 1961) is an Australian comedian and actress best known for her roles in ''The D Generation'', '' Fast Forward'' and '' Full Frontal'' Early life and education Downey grew up in a middle-class Catholic family in the Mel ...

- Peg, Happy Peach Flower, Drama Teacher * Scott Edgar - Principal Rogerson *

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- King Karuta, King Blackyard * Edwin Kane - Leroy * Kate McLennan - Charity, Anime Girls #2 *

Rove McManus John Henry Michael McManus (born 21 January 1974), better known by the stage name Rove McManus, is an Australian triple Gold Logie award-winning comedian, television and radio presenter, producer and media personality. He was the host of the e ...

- Hiro, John, Max, Lionel, Coach *

Candi Milo Candyce Anne Rose "Candi" Milo (born January 9, 1961) Timestamps: (00:27:12-00:27:45) Milo states that she is "firmly 51". (00:06:40-00:06:47) Milo states that she was born in Palm Springs. (00:16:23-00:16:25) She says her birthday is in Januar ...

- Avere, Queen Karuta, Queen Blackyard * Peter Rowsthorn - Denmead * Jon Von Goes - Sot Sloane

Additional

* Gene Argiro * Ginger Argiro * Giles Brading * Patrick Crawley * Shona Elliot-Kerr * Serena Kane * Indigo Malatt * Molly McCusker * Judy Whittle * Astra Whitton

Series (2015)

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- Charity, Peg *

Jacqueline Brennan Jacqueline Brennan is an Australian stage, television and film actress with a career that has spanned over 30 years appearing in film, theatre and voice-over roles. Jacquie Brennan is known for her roles on '' Bullpitt!'', '' The Hollowmen,''an ...

- Queen Blackyard,Avere,Happy Peach Flower, Queen Karuta, Old Lady * Patrick Crawley - Papa Rainbow, Zoobooninian, Doolsworth Farnstickle, Wrestler * Scott Edgar - Principal Rogerson *

Keegan Connor Tracy Keegan Connor Tracy (born December 3, 1971) is a Canadian actress and author. She is best known for her roles as Audrey Malone in the Showtime comedy-drama series '' Beggars and Choosers'' (1999–2000), the Blue Fairy in the ABC fantasy drama ...

- Lucinda *

Maryke Hendrikse Marÿke Hendrikse ( ; born February 23, 1979) is a Bahamian–born Canadian voice actress who works primarily for Ocean Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She has played several roles in anime, most notably Revy in ''Black Lagoon'' a ...

- Ms. Dunwall * Jessica Hopcraft - Gunk Queen *

- Hiro, Max, Coach Coach, Stinky *

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- Headmaster, Lionel, King Karuta * Toby Moore - Principal Kipling, Announcer *

Lee Tockar Lee William Tockar (born 1969) is a Canadian voice actor and visual artist who works for several studios in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is also a writer of children's literature, a musician, sculptor, illustrator and collected painter ...

- Amonsun * Vincent Tong - John, Nephlan 1 * Sam Vincent - Denmead, Hank, Nephlan 2

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* * (2012 film) * (2015 series) {{Cartoon Network pilots, films and specials Cartoon Network television films International Cartoon Network original programming 2012 television films 2012 films 2010s Australian animated films 2015 Australian television series debuts 2010s animated television series 2010s Australian animated television series Australian children's animated action television series Australian children's animated fantasy television series Australian television films Australian animated feature films