Disney's Darkwing Duck Revival Hits Another Snag with Cummings' Departure
Disney's revival/reboot of Darkwing Duck has hit another snag. Voice actor Jim Cummings revealed in an interview that he will not be returning to voice the lead character, contrary to previous reports. This comes after several years of development and multiple updates on the project's status.
Cummings had previously shared that he was involved with the project, having recorded 'one offshoot' with Seth Rogen, who is executive-producing the revival. However, Cummings stated that he will not be voicing Darkwing Duck if the project moves forward, citing that new voice actors have been hired for the role.
This news follows Disney's recent budget cuts across its major studios, which could impact the future of several projects in development. The Darkwing Duck revival was initially announced in 2020 with Cummings on board as a creative consultant, and has undergone various changes since then.