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  "id": 9208772,
  "title": "Mark Hamill is Darkwing Duck in new greenlit series for Disney+",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/mark-hamill-is-darkwing-duck-in-new-greenlit-series-for-disney",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T18:00:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/mark-hamill-is-darkwing-duck-in-new-disney-plus-series"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mark Hamill returns as Darkwing Duck in a new animated series for Disney+ announced on Tuesday. Hamill takes over the dual role of Drake Mallard/Darkwing Duck from former voice actor Jim Cummings. Seth Rogen voices Launchpad McQuack, Lizzy Caplan plays Drake's adopted daughter Gosalyn, while Lilimar (Inside Out 2) voices the new character Duckie. The series follows Drake Mallard in an alternate reality where no one has ever heard of Darkwing Duck, as he is trapped in his worst nightmare for the last 35 years. A rebellious teen named Duckie, who knows about his heroic past, appears to pull the ego-fueled vigilante back into battle. Together, they will fight old enemies and reunite with allies to save the entire universe. The series, produced by Point Grey Pictures, is written and executive produced by Borja Peña Gorostegui and Sean Tretta, with Tad Stones providing development consultation. Other voice actors include Dan Stevens, Tiffany Shepis, Kathryn Newton, Teo Briones, Tyler Dean Flores, Katie Rich, and Nat Faxon. The creators aim to amp up the action and comedy while retaining the Disney heart, comparing the series to literary heroes like Robin Hood, Zorro, and Sherlock Holmes.",
  "summary": "Duck creator Tad Stones consulted on the \"action-packed\" Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg-produced series.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Mark Hamill, Seth Rogen, Lizzie Caplan & Lilimar Among Voice Cast For New ‘Darkwing Duck’ Animated Series Set At Disney+",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/mark-hamill-seth-rogen-lizzie-caplan-lilimar-among-voice-cast-for-new",
        "published": "2026-09-22T18:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "‘Darkwing Duck’ Revived at Disney+ Starring Mark Hamill, Seth Rogen, Lizzy Caplan and Lilimar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/darkwing-duck-revived-at-disney-starring-mark-hamill-seth-rogen-lizzy",
        "published": "2026-09-22T18:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TheWrap",
        "title": "New ‘Darkwing Duck’ Series Coming to Disney+ Starring Mark Hamill, Seth Rogen",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/new-darkwing-duck-series-coming-to-disney-starring-mark-hamill-seth",
        "published": "2026-09-22T18:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "‘Darkwing Duck’ Reboot Ordered to Series at Disney+ With Mark Hamill, Seth Rogen in Lead Roles",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/darkwing-duck-reboot-ordered-to-series-at-disney-with-mark-hamill",
        "published": "2026-09-22T18:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Consequence",
        "title": "Darkwing Duck Revived for New Disney+ Series Starring and Executive Produced by Seth Rogen",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/darkwing-duck-revived-for-new-disney-series-starring-and-executive",
        "published": "2026-09-22T18:00:11.000Z"
      }
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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."
}