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The special, starring the royal party animal first introduced in the Madagascar franchise (currently voiced by Danny Jacobs and originally voiced by Sacha Baron Cohen in the 2005 film), spans just over three minutes and features a dance party, a slide and a countdown. "Is it almost midnight yet? Who cares, it's midnight somewhere!" he says just before the big moment.

Kevin Connolly is attached to star in the office comedy as Mitch, a regular guy who lands his ultimate dream job working in the fantasy sports department at a major sports network. Tim McAuliffe (Bad Teacher, Satisfaction, The Office, Up All Night) will pen the script and executive produce alongside Connolly