Jazz Cow.
Join the cow-led resistance to the algorithm.
Come on our journey to bring this animated sitcom to life.
Jazz Cow is an animated situation Comedy about a Jazz Playing Cow who reluctantly leads a group of artists, poets and misfits in resisting Big Tech guru Dr Popp and his world of algorithms and fake filters.
Jazz Cow’s Cast
We’ve got some Brilliant Actors lined up to work on the Jazz Cow.
Neiko Neal as Jazz Cow
Jazz Cow is a one-of-a-kind, saxophone-playing cow. Independent, street-smart, highly cultured and well-read, he is our reluctant hero. He claims he wants to be left alone, but under the surface, he is driven by justice. As Dr Popp closes in on his world, Jazz cow, like Rick in Casablanca feels he has no option other than to fight.
Jazz Cow flat shares with his manager, Denzil. That’s one stressed bunk bed, as Jazz Cow insists on the top bunk. Denzil is the world’s worst manager in that he’s too nice, naïve, and doesn’t like to talk about money. And he’s easily pulled in by Dr Popp’s apps and eco-system He can’t be left alone at important moments. Fortunately, Jazz Cow doesn’t need much managing as he and his band have a residency at Connie Snots.
Neiko Neal, originally from the vibrant East Coast city of New London, Connecticut, and later raised in Delaware, has established himself as a multifaceted talent in the arts. From a young age, Neal demonstrated a natural curiosity and enthusiasm towards creative pursuits working in acting, modelling and photography. He has been based in Los Angeles where he acts and does voiceover work with dedication to growing in the craft. His commitment to his craft and his passion for the arts drive him to explore new opportunities and inspire others in the creative community.
Silas Hawkins as Dr Popp
Dr Popp is the master of ceremonies, somewhere between Steve Jobs, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. He’s not writing the code (he’s got his coder Bash808 for that), but he realises how important it is and is always two steps ahead of everyone. He doesn’t think he’s the bad guy. He’s the paternalist who is trying to make the world easier, more convenient, cheaper and faster, with only your thumbprint needed, at a more affordable price, payable monthly and your PIN code will be sent to your phone via Text. Dr Popp has done the thinking for you – and his algorithms are there to deliver you exactly what you want at the moment you think you feel you want it. Even though it was, kind of, his idea. He is very popular but is very insecure and is always fishing for compliments. He loves conformity because he doesn’t like the disorder and chaos that comes from free thinking. He has a misplaced fear of people being offended, so he tried to make his music as inoffensive as possible, which ironically has the reverse effect. Why his strange appearance, he has had so many body modifications to keep himself ‘young’ and enhancements to be more in sync with tech. He has removed his own ears!
Silas Hawkins is an actor, impressionist and master of accents and voices. Having many years of experience in film, theatre, comedy and TV. Best known as the voice of Summerton Mill andBrigadier Lethbridge-Stewar in The Doctor Who Online Adventures.
Jess Robinson as Connie Snot
Connie is a no-nonsense tough East-ender, whose late husband won the club in a boxing fight. But she has a soft spot for Jazz musicians (she is like their mum) often feeding them when they have no money. She has a sketchy background in organised crime. When she took over the club it most people were scared to go into that area of town. She got into Jazz while on holiday in Paris.
Jess Robinson is a multi-award-winning impressionist, actor, voice artist, and classically trained singer. Known for her work as the lead female voice artist on the new Spitting Image and as a regular on Channel 4’s The Last Leg, she has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe every year since 2014, including the hit show NO FILTER. Jess has played the title role in Little Voice, toured with The Guilty Feminist, and appeared on TV shows like Horrible Histories, The Last Leg, The Week That Wasn’t, and The Imitation Game. Her voice talents have been featured in numerous podcasts, UK and US animations, video games, and she even sang the theme tune for Horrible Histories: The Movie. Jess also gained fame on Britain’s Got Talent in 2017, where her audition video went viral.
Anil Desai as Papa Moose Brown
Papa-Moose the Drummer. The Thrillseeker and coiled spring, always looking for something new and exciting. But loyal to Jazz Cow and the club – even if it means having to adapt his amazing drum solos to incorporate coded Morse code messages.
Anil Desai is a versatile actor, comedian, impressionist, and writer who began his career in British theatre before expanding into TV and indie films in the 90s and 00s. He gained international recognition in the late 2000s with his rapid-fire impression routine, performing over 50 impressions in 5 minutes, leading to solo shows at major comedy festivals like Edinburgh, Melbourne, and Sydney. Anil has toured over 50 countries, sharing the stage with comedy legends and impressing audiences with his unique mix of characters, improv, impressions, and storytelling. He continues to balance his work across film, TV, voice-over, radio, and theatre, His credits include popular shows such as Sex Education, The Teacher (Netflix), The Gold, This Is Going To Hurt, Silent Witness (BBC), Goodness Gracious Me, (BBC) Once Upon a Time on York Street, Sensation (Prime), A Thousand Blows (Disney+), and The Good Karma Hospital.
Luly Perez as Valentina Winegum
Valantina lives in two worlds – the Latin and the bohemian Quarter and, being so young, she doesn’t quite know who she is. And she’s always trying to figure stuff out. But when she sings, oh my
Luly Perez studied acting in Venezuela and performed in a number of Latin American films and TV shows before moving to the UK, after a career break she has done a series of short films, theatre performances, and musical comedies.
Francis Foster as Pooperscooper
Pooper-Scooper, the purist and the pedant who won’t let anything go and has to be right. But you need someone around with an eye for detail and who can see what Dr Popp is up to. This guy doesn’t miss a thing. Pooper scooper is Tall and stretchy so the bass is almost like a cello for him.
Francis Foster is a stand-up comedian and podcast host known for his sharp wit and incisive commentary. He’s performed worldwide, including supporting Eddie Izzard on the Force Majeure tour in Spanish and gracing stages like New York’s Comedy Cellar. Foster has opened for comedians like Jeff Garlin and Paul Chowdhry and appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience. As a writer, he’s contributed to shows like Mock The Week, and on stage, he tackles personal topics with fearless humour.