Big Time Rush Guest Stars on Marvin Marvin
Big Time Rush guest stars on Marvin Marvin, performing on set with Lucas Cruickshank’s Marvin in a one hour Nickelodeon crossover special for fans.
Big Time Rush will appear on the Nickelodeon show Marvin Marvin, and the quartet — Logan Henderson, Carlos Pena, Kendall Schmidt, and James Maslow — will guest star as themselves and also deliver performances on the episode, blending a pop group’s energy with a quirky alien comedy for younger audiences.
Marvin Marvin centers on an alien who comes to live with an American family. The lead character is Marvin, played by Lucas Cruickshank, known for his YouTube series Fred that evolved into a Nickelodeon franchise. This project marks Lucas’s first major role after the Fred phenomenon brought him into the spotlight, and the collaboration with Big Time Rush underscores a cross-genre appeal that Nickelodeon often pursues.
The episode was filmed in December at Paramount Studios. In a recent interview with Teen Vogue, Lucas Cruickshank described the bustle around the set, noting that crowds gathered to catch a glimpse of Big Time Rush. He recalled that while shows like Glee film on the same lot and the days could feel routine, the Big Time Rush sessions brought extra energy and excitement. He also praised the BTR members as being super fun and super professional, counting the experience among his most memorable filming moments.
Carlos Pena shared an Instagram photo with Kendall, James, and Logan, captioning it Marvin Marvin filming!! #theboysareback, a caption that quickly drew enthusiastic replies from fans who follow both the actor and the music group.
James Maslow posted a Keek video offering a sneak peek of the set where they would perform, giving fans a taste of the rehearsal vibes and the collaborative atmosphere on screen.
On December 21, 2012, James Maslow shared on Keek about being on set of Marvin Marvin with Carlos Pena and Logan Henderson, delivering a woot woot moment for fans and teasing the upcoming scenes.
The episode is a one hour special titled Big Time Klerg, with no airdate announced at the time but it was hoped to air in the months ahead, signaling a potential mid-season crossover for Nickelodeon’s lineup.
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