Disney+ is bringing Darkwing Duck back to the screen, and the talent behind it is enough to make any’90s kid pay attention. Mark Hamill is voicing Drake Mallard, the dramatic superhero duck fans fell in love with in 1991. Seth Rogen is executive producing and voicing Launchpad McQuack, adding his signature comedic energy to the role. Original creator Tad Stones is consulting, which means the revival is being handled with genuine respect for what made the original work.
The story picks up 35 years after Darkwing’s prime. He’s trapped in a world that has no memory of him, until a rebellious teen named Duckie pulls him back into battle. Old enemies like Negaduck and Megavolt are back too, and the voice cast includes Lizzy Caplan, Dan Stevens, and Kathryn Newton. The original series ran for 91 episodes, so there’s a deep well of nostalgia to pull from.
For fans who grew up watching Darkwing on Saturday mornings, this revival is a chance to revisit a beloved character with a fresh story. For newcomers, it’s a chance to see why this show mattered in the first place. The combination of Hamill’s legendary voice work and Rogen’s production instincts makes this one of the most anticipated revivals on Disney+.
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