{
  "id": 4530419,
  "title": "‘Darkwing Duck’ Voice Star Jim Cummings No Longer Returning for Reboot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/darkwing-duck-voice-star-jim-cummings-no-longer-returning-for-reboot",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T00:12:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/darkwing-duck-voice-actor-jim-cummings-not-returning-reboot/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Renowned voice artist Jim Cummings has announced he will not be returning to voice the character of Darkwing Duck in Disney’s upcoming reboot of the animated series. Cummings revealed this at the premiere of “Coyote vs. Acme.” The decision came after he performed a pilot for the revamp several years ago, which led to the studio hiring a new actor to portray Darkwing Duck. Additionally, the reboot is set to cast another actor in the role of Launchpad McQuack. While Cummings expressed hope for the project’s success, he emphasized his disappointment at not being a part of it. Cummings, known for his extensive list of voice roles, including Winnie the Pooh, the Tasmanian Devil, Tigger, and many more, found special acclaim in his portrayal of Darkwing Duck in the 1990s animated series. The reboot was initially reported in 2020, with Point Grey Productions, a production company co-founded by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, leading development. Earlier this year, Cummings hinted at his continued involvement with the project, stating that the project’s creators, including Seth Rogen, were major driving forces. The original \"Darkwing Duck\" series aired on The Disney Channel and ABC in the early 1990s, running for three seasons and 91 episodes. Despite the absence of a new series since then, Darkwing Duck has made appearances in subsequent DuckTales series, where Cummings once again voiced the character.",
  "summary": "The voice actor says he worked on a pilot, but the project has since shifted direction The post ‘Darkwing Duck’ Voice Star Jim Cummings No Longer Returning for Reboot appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Jim Cummings declines to return as Darkwing Duck in reboot.",
    "New actor cast for Darkwing Duck role in Disney's reboot.",
    "Cummings praised for Darkwing Duck portrayal in 1990s series."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Jim Cummings' exclusion from the reboot marks a change in Disney's approach, suggesting the studio is opting for a fresh take on the character, despite Cummings' history with the role.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}