Disney+ Revives Darkwing Duck With Mark Hamill, Seth Rogen Among Cast
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Disney+ has greenlit a new Darkwing Duck animated series featuring voice talents such as Mark Hamill as Darkwing Duck, Seth Rogen as Launchpad McQuack, Lizzy Caplan as Gosalyn Mallard, and Lilimar as Duckie.
- The series, created by Tad Stones and originally aired from 1991 to 1995, follows the crime-fighting superhero Darkwing Duck and introduces a rebellious teen named Duckie who helps bring him back into action.
- Executive producers Sean Tretta and Borja Peña Gorostegui lead the production with Point Grey Pictures, founded by Rogen and Evan Goldberg, producing; Stones consulted on the new show’s development.
- The storyline involves Darkwing Duck and Duckie battling old foes like Negaduck and Megavolt while reuniting with allies to save the universe, blending action, comedy, and classic Disney heart.
- The original Darkwing Duck series was Emmy-nominated and is currently streaming on Disney+, with the new show continuing the legacy alongside other recent Disney projects by Point Grey Pictures.
