Disney XD Renews ‘Ducktales’ Ahead of Premiere

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Disney XD has ordered a second season of its original animated series Ducktales, months in advance of the show’s network premiere.

Ducktales, based on the 1980s animated series of the same name, will premiere later this summer on the boys-targeted network. The series will feature the voices of David Tennant as Scrooge McDuck; Danny Pudi, Ben Schwartz and Bobby Moynihan as the voices of Huey, Dewey and Louie, respectively; Kate Micucci as Webby Vanderquack; Beck Bennett as Launchpad McQuack and Toks Olagundoye as Mrs. Beakley.

Ducktales will be executively produced by Matt Matt Youngberg (Ben 10: Omniverse), with Francisco Angones (Wander Over Yonder) serving as story editor and co-producer and Sean Jimenez (Gravity Falls) serving as art director.

“Fans around the world are eager and we're looking forward to introducing viewers to the all-new DuckTales,” said Marc Buhaj, Disney XD senior vice president of programming and general manager in a statement. “This early season two order is a testament to the quality work the creative team, led by Matt and Frank, and the cast are delivering."

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.