Hulu recently unveiled an official poster for their upcoming reboot of King of the Hill on social media, capturing the attention and curiosity of many fans. Thus, they are now wondering which voice cast members will be returning from the original show for the revival. They are also curious about the new series’ timeline placement in relation to the original and what the release date is. The revival was originally announced in 2023, 13 years after the original series ended.
So, who are the returning voice cast members for the King of the Hill reboot? What is the King of the Hill reboot’s timeline placement and release date? Here’s all you need to know.
List of returning voice cast members for Hulu’s King of the Hill reboot
The King of the Hill reboot will see the following voice cast members reprise their roles:
- Mike Judge as Hank Hill/Boomhauer
- Kathy Najimy as Peggy Hill
- Pamela Adlon as Bobby Hill
- Stephen Root as Bill Dauterive
- Lauren Tom as Minh and Connie Souphanousinphone
Dale Gribble will also be featured in the series, despite his voice actor Johnny Hardwick having passed away. However, Hardwick had recorded some lines for the reboot before his demise, as per a 2023 TVLine report.
Similarly, the voice actors for Luanne Platter and Lucky, Brittany Murphy, and Tom Petty, respectively, have also passed away. Thus, it remains to be seen how the revival will handle both characters.
When is Hulu’s King of the Hill reboot set in the timeline?
It’s exactly unclear when Hulu’s King of the Hill reboot is set in the series’ timeline. However, it will take place several years after the original series’ events.
The new official poster for the revival is evidence that considerable time has passed between the original series and the reboot — with main cast members looking much older. Check out the poster below:
When is King of the Hill reboot’s release date on Hulu?
The King of the Hill reboot is set to launch on Hulu in Summer 2025. The revival will have two seasons.
As of this writing, it is unclear if additional seasons are planned beyond the two confirmed ones.
The cast and crew of the revival will attend the ATX TV Festival on May 30 at the Paramount Theatre, where they will offer attendees a taste of what they can expect from the revival (via Deadline.)
