{
  "id": 4722395,
  "title": "Jim Cummings won't be headlining that Darkwing Duck reboot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/jim-cummings-wont-be-headlining-that-darkwing-duck-reboot",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T15:17:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/jim-cummings-is-darkwing-duck-no-more"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jim Cummings, the original voice behind Darkwing Duck, will not be returning to voice the character in the planned reboot. Speaking at the Coyote Vs. Acme premiere, Cummings revealed that the role of Darkwing Duck will be recast, as will Launchpad McQuack, his sidekick. The actor had previously auditioned for the role years ago, leading to a pilot being made, but his voice was ultimately not chosen. The decision to recast was made by producers Seth Rogan, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, and Alex McAtee, who announced the Duck reboot back in 2020. Cummings expressed hope that the new actors will get what they deserve, though his glowering remark left much room for speculation. This decision to recast beloved characters for a reboot is a contentious issue, with fans questioning the loyalty to the original voices and the producers' choices. Cummings' previous experience with recasting, during the DuckTales reboot, suggests he understands the controversy surrounding these decisions. Recasting in reboots is always a tricky situation for fans, producers, and actors alike, but Cummings may yet find himself back in the recording booth for Darkwing Duck, perhaps not in the role he originated, but as the villain this time around.",
  "summary": "The voice actor spoke about the reboot on the red carpet premiere of Coyote Vs. Acme.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TheWrap",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-31T00:12:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}