Disney+ has commissioned a new animated series, *The Dark Cape*, in which Mark Hamill will voice Drake Mallard and his superhero alter ego, whilst Seth Rogen will voice pilot Launchpad McQuack. TheWrap reported on 22 September that the series is set to launch. The series will see the hero return to face off against old enemies, although the platform has not yet announced a premiere date.
Briefly about the main points
- Disney+ has greenlit a new animated series, *The Dark Cloak*.
- Mark Hamill will voice Drake Mallard and his superhero alter ego.
- Seth Rogen will play Launchpad McQuack and will produce the project.
- Daki will bring the forgotten hero back into the fight against Negadak and Megavolt.
A forgotten hero and a new partner
According to the official description, A dark coat He spent 35 years in an alternate world where no one had heard of his superhero exploits. For a proud crime-fighter, this proves to be a real test.
It is a rebellious teenager who spurs him back into action Daki, who knows about the hero’s past. Together, they will face Negadaku and Megavolt, as well as saving the universe. In TV series familiar characters will appear Gosalin і Morgana.
The creator of the original and the Point Grey team have joined the project
Gosalin will speak Lizzie Kaplan, and Daki — Lilimar. The cast has also been joined by Dan Stevens і Catherine Newton. Stevens will play Glida McTavers, Newton — Firecracker.
Rogen is producing the series through Point Grey Pictures alongside Evan Goldberg, by James Weaver, Alex Makati and Gabby Grantham. The following also served as executive producers: Sean Trett і Borja Peña Gorostégui.
The creator of the original series Ted Stones He advised the developers. He stated that the new team had ramped up the action and comedy, whilst retaining the character and «Disney spirit» of the story.
What is known about the connection to the original and the release
The original *The Dark Cloak* made its debut in 1991 and ran for 91 episodes. Its plot centred on a double life Drake Mallard, which fought criminals and parodied classic superhero stories. The series is available on Disney+.
The gap between the original’s debut and the announcement of the new project coincides with the 35 years the protagonist spends in an alternative world. Disney+ has not yet announced a release date or window, so the 2026 release of the animated series has not been confirmed.
