Jaleel White Set To Return As ‘Steve Urkel’ in New Holiday Animated Film

By: Joshua Martin

If you missed hearing, 'Did I do That?' you're in luck! Steve Urkel is back and just in time for the holidays. Jaleel White, most notably known for his iconic role in the critically acclaimed sitcom Family Matters, has officially reprised his role as the brilliant but accident-prone super genius in an upcoming animated film, Urkel Saves Santa: the Movie.

American actor Jaleel White, who stars as Steve Urkel in the television series 'Family Matters', circa 1990.

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After ruining a Christmas celebration where he embarrasses the department store Santa at the local shopping mall, Urkel decides to create a device that helps people spread the holiday spirit. Hoping to make things right, in typical Urkel fashion, things inevitably go horribly wrong. Using his big brain and an even bigger heart, it's up to Steve to help the city rediscover its holiday spirit.

Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie | Official Trailer

“I’m showing everybody I got what it takes; It’s not the holiday spirit without making mistakes,” sings Urkel in the two-minute trailer, while also reciting his signature tagline, “Did I do that?”

Along with White, the film also stars the voices of Nicole Byer, Roy Wood Jr., and Kym Whitley, with comedian and writer Wyatt Cenac credited with writing the screenplay. The Urkel Saves Santa film was one of six from Warner Bros. set to premiere on HBO MAX but was briefly shelved when the streamer transitioned to MAX. The film is currently streaming on demand.

Family Matters Family Pic [Image: UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 21: FAMILY MATTERS - gallery - Season Two - 9/21/90, Pictured, from top left: Bryton McClure (Richie), Telma Hopkins (Rachel), Rosetta LeNoire (Estelle), Reginald VelJohnson (Carl), Jo Marie Payton (Harriette), Kellie Shanygne Williams (Laura); bottom: Darius McCrary (Eddie), Jaimee Foxworth (Judy)

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White isn’t the only Family Matters cast member bringing some cheer to the holiday season. Kellie Shanygne Williams and JoMarie Payton reunited for A Family Matters Christmas, but the film has nothing to do with the 90s sitcom Family Matters. The movie, however, focuses on three siblings in a newly blended family who get to experience life in each other’s shoes.

“Working with JoMarie again is such a pleasure, and I could not wait to rekindle the spark and warmth that millions have come to love.”

— Kellie Shanygyne Williams

Shanygne Williams A Family Matters Christmas is also now available on demand. Be sure to check it out with your family this holiday season."

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