Cast For Ducktales Reboot Revealed By Disney XD
Disney XD officially announces the cast of voice actors for its upcoming DuckTales reboot.
According to the network’s announcement, Danny Pudi, Ben Schwartz, and Bobby Moynihan will play the beloved trio of Huey, Dewey, and Louie. Joining them is Beck Bennett as Launchpad McQuack, Toks Olagundoye as Mrs.Beakley, Kate Micucci as Webby Vanderquack, and Doctor Who‘s David Tennant as Scrooge McDuck, the main characters’ cranky uncle.
Set to premiere next year, the animated program will debut next summer:
The new DuckTales series’ adventures will once again take viewers along as Scrooge McDuck, his curious and mischief-making grandnephews—Huey, Dewey, and Louie—and the optimistic-yet-temperamental Donald Duck embark on high-flying adventures worldwide. Other beloved characters slated to be in the new stories are Duckworth, Gyro Gearloose, Launchpad McQuack, Flintheart Glomgold, Magica DeSpell & Poe, Ma Beagle and the Beagle Boys (Burger Beagle, Bouncer Beagle), Mrs. Beakley, and Webbigail Vanderquack.
“DuckTales has a special place in Disney’s TV animation history,”Marc Buhaj, Senior Vice President, Programming, and General Manager, Disney XD, previously said. “It drew its inspiration from Disney Legend Carl Barks’ comic books and through its storytelling and artistic showmanship, set an enduring standard for animated entertainment that connects with both kids and adults. Our new series will bring that same energy and adventurous spirit to a new generation.”
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