Mark Hamill Is 'Darkwing Duck' in a New Disney+ Animated Series
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Key Points:
- Disney has officially greenlit a new animated continuation of the 1990s hit show Darkwing Duck for Disney+, with Mark Hamill voicing the title character and Seth Rogen producing and voicing Launchpad McQuack.
- The series follows a rebellious teen named Duckie, who knows about Darkwing's heroic past and teams up with him to battle old enemies and reunite with allies, continuing the story from the original 91-episode run.
- The cast includes Lilimar as Duckie, Lizzy Caplan as Gosalyn Mallard, and Dan Stevens as Glade McTowers, with Sean Tretta and Borja Peña Gorostegui showrunning and original creator Tad Stones consulting.
- Tad Stones praised the new series for enhancing action and comedy while maintaining Disney’s heart, likening Darkwing Duck’s legacy to iconic heroes like Robin Hood and Sherlock Holmes who have been reinterpreted across different eras and media.
- No release date has been announced yet for the new Darkwing Duck series on Disney+, but fans have eagerly awaited the character’s return for decades.
