It’s time to get dangerous again. Disney+ has officially greenlit an animated Darkwing Duck sequel series from Point Grey Pictures.
The new Darkwing Duck will be an action-packed continuation of the beloved franchise. It hails from Sean Tretta and Borja Peña Gorostegui, who both serve as executive producers. A first look at the new series can be viewed above.
Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Alex McAtee, and Gabby Grantham are producing for Point Grey Pictures. Tad Stones, who created the original Darkwing Duck, consulted on the development of the new series.
“Like every other fan of the original show, I’m excited to see Darkwing getting dangerous again in a whole new series,” said Tad Stones. “The new creative team has certainly amped up the action and comedy without forgetting the Disney heart. This series places DW in the literary tradition of Robin Hood, Zorro, and Sherlock Holmes, heroes whose lore has been reinterpreted by multiple creators in multiple mediums. They explored the core of those characters by tossing them into new eras, new relationships, and even new universes. No matter when or where, Darkwing Duck will appear in a cloud of blue smoke to grab the spotlight.”
“For the last 35 years, Darkwing Duck has been trapped in his worst nightmare: an alternate world that’s never heard of his superhero exploits. Now a rebellious teen named Duckie who knows all about his heroic past shows up to pull this ego-fueled vigilante back into battle. Together, this unlikely duo will get dangerous to fight old enemies like Negaduck and Megavolt and reunite with allies Launchpad, Gosalyn and Morgana to save the entire universe,” reads the synopsis for the new Darkwing Duck.
For some reason, Jim Cummings is not returning as Drake Mallard / Darkwing Duck. Mark Hamill will instead voice the beloved crime fighter. The rest of the voice cast includes Seth Rogen as Launchpad McQuack, Lizzy Caplan as Gosalyn Mallard, Lilimar as Duckie, Dan Stevens as Glade McTowers, Tiffany Shepis as Rosa, Kathryn Newton as Firecracker, Teo Briones as Timb, Tyler Dean Flores as Pondsy, Katie Rich as Officer Shanks, and Nat Faxon as Officer Webb.
Any Darkwing Duck fans in the Wasteland? What do you think about Mark Hamill replacing Jim Cummings as The Terror that Flaps in the Night?
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