Darkwing Duck Returns with Mark Hamill; All's Fair Adds Brazilian Actor
Disney+ is reviving the 1990s animated series Darkwing Duck with a new show featuring Mark Hamill as the lead. The voice cast includes Seth Rogen, Lizzy Caplan, and Dan Stevens. Additionally, Hulu's All's Fair has added Cauã Reymond as a series regular for Season 2.
The revival marks the first new “Darkwing Duck” episodes since the original 91-episode run ended in the mid-1990s. Mark Hamill, known for voicing the Joker in various animated projects, takes on the lead role, while Seth Rogen voices Launchpad McQuack, a character originally from “DuckTales.” The plot sends Darkwing to an alternate world where he is unknown, with a teen fan pulling him back to action against classic foes.
Separately, “All’s Fair” adds Cauã Reymond, a prominent Brazilian actor, as a series regular for its second season. The Ryan Murphy legal drama, renewed last November, already features Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, and Glenn Close. No character details for Reymond have been revealed yet.
This revival taps into nostalgia for 1990s animation while leveraging star power to attract both older viewers and new audiences. The casting of Hamill and Rogen could broaden appeal across generations, potentially boosting Disney+ subscriptions. Similarly, adding an international actor like Reymond to “All’s Fair” may expand its global reach, reflecting streaming’s push for diverse, cross-border storytelling. However, success depends on execution, as reboots and casting additions can either energize fanbases or disappoint expectations.