cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/42724256

Original question by @hungrycat@lemmy.world

At the end of the original series, Ladybird was 13 years old—beyond the average life expectancy of a Georgia Bloodhound already. We don't see Ladybird in the revival opener. It's safe to assume she'll be long gone.

Do you think Hank and Peggy will adopt a new dog in the revival?

At the end of the original series, Ladybird was 13 years old—beyond the average life expectancy of a Georgia Bloodhound already. We don't see Ladybird in the revival opener. It's safe to assume she'll be long gone.

Do you think Hank and Peggy will adopt a new dog in the revival?

Toby Huss has been cast as the new voice actor for the character of Dale Gribble.

Huss voiced Kahn Souphanousinphone and Cotton Hill, as well as other characters, in over 160 episodes.

Huss voicing Kahn today (to say nothing of back in 2010) would almost certainly be problematic. And with Cotton having died in the original series, eliminating any of Huss's well known recurring characters, choosing him to stand in for Johnny Hardwick feels fitting. I think removing Dale entirely would have left a big gap in the alley, and this feels respectful enough.

Was anyone hoping they would have found a way to write Dale Gribble out of the show instead?

Oh no, she finally found a doctor who would "smash them with a hammer and make them a size 6" lmao 🤣

Deadline confirms that the King of the Hill revival will be released this summer on Hulu. The news was revealed as part of the announcement that the cast and crew of the fan-favorite animated show will reunite at the ATX TV Festival in May, including co-creators and executive producers Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, executive producer and showrunner Saladin K. Patterson, in addition to actors Pamela Adlon, Lauren Tom and Toby Huss. Their panel will include a discussion about the original series, as well as a sneak peek of the revival.