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19 hours ago
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‘King of the Hill' Revival First Details: Hank and Peggy Are Retired, Bobby's a Dallas Chef, Dale Was Briefly Arlen's Mayor and More
'King of the Hill' fans are a passionate bunch — which is why star Pamela Adlon says she's gotten used to people showing her their tattoo of her character, Bobby Hill. 'I have a trove of people who send me their Bobby tattoos,' Adlon said. 'Or they have a bobby pin, the head is a Bobby pin. Or they have just Bobby with his shirt up, with the chips on the couch. I'm like, 'you have that on your arm or your tit forever? Why!?' But I'm honored.' More from Variety 'King of the Hill' Revival Casts Toby Huss to Take Over as Voice of Dale Gribble (EXCLUSIVE) 'King of the Hill Revival' Sets Hulu Release Date, Drops First-Look Series Mania Booms, Grows Market Edge, Anticipates New U.S.-Europe Tensions: These and Other Takeaways from the 2025 Edition Adlon and fellow 'King' stars Lauren Tom (Connie) and Toby Huss (Kahn, Cotton and now Dale) joined co-creators Mike Judge (also the voice of Hank Hill and Boomhauer) and Greg Daniels on Austin's Paramount Theatre stage Friday to reminisce about the series' 13-season run — and give some hints at what's to come as the show is revived for a Season 14. RELATED: 'King of the Hill' Revival Casts Toby Huss to Take Over as Voice of Dale Gribble (EXCLUSIVE) 'We all grew up together,' Tom said. 'When we first started coming back, it just felt like a giant family reunion. They let us see the first two episodes before we got here, and I can't wait for you guys. Every person that comes on the screen and speaks just gives you a little lift.' Judge, who was coming off the success of 'Beavis and Butt-Head' when he partnered with Daniels to create 'King of the Hill' in 1997, recounted how Spike Lee's 'Do The Right Thing' actually inspired him to make the show. 'I used to live in Richardson, Texas, outside Dallas in the early 90s, and 'Do The Right Thing' came out. I remember thinking, 'I've never even been to Brooklyn, but you could just tell there was something like, wow, this is really nuanced,' he said. 'It seems real. Why can't someone just do this, but our little neighborhood? I hadn't seen anything like that.' RELATED: 'King of the Hill Revival' Sets Hulu Release Date, Drops First-Look It was during San Francisco's SketchFest in 2017, during a 20th anniversary 'King of the Hill' table read (the episode 'Husky Bobby'), that the audience's strong reaction first gave Judge and Daniels the idea to perhaps bring the show back. The duo pitched the idea of a revival to Fox — where the show ran from 1997 to 2009 — and they weren't interested. It took a while, but as Hulu started to build up its animation docket, the momentum grew. Adlon said she would hear from Kathy Najimy (who plays Peggy Hill) every once in a while about the latest rumor that 'King' was making a comeback. 'I never get gassed up over stuff like that until it's real,' she said. 'And even at SketchFest, which was the best feeling and experience, I was like, nothing going to happen. I never like wish for things like that, because it's too big of a dream.' But Judge and Daniels landed on an idea that got them excited: Age up the characters to the present day. 'When we start talking about aging the characters… the ideas started coming,' Judge said. 'Because it's such a grounded, realistic show, it just seemed right that they'd be older. That just seemed like the right thing.' Added Daniels: 'Hank and all these people, to get to bring them back was just really fun, writing them and listening, kind of remembering what their tastes were.' They also re-watched the show to get back in that mindset. Judge said it was then that he rediscovered, 'It was a good show!' From there, it wasn't hard to get the actors to sign on. Tom laughed that a reporter had asked her whether it was a hard decision whether to return, or that they had to be convinced — to which, Adlon quipped, 'We're actors! We're whores! I don't care if it's good!' The 14th season of 'King of the Hill' will debut all 10 episodes on Aug. 4 via Hulu. Here are a few more tidbits about the new season we gleaned while moderating the 'King of the Hill' panel at ATX: Returning to Arlen, Hank and Peggy are now retired — but struggling to figure out what to do with themselves. 'Like, what happens to a guy who just has to be working on stuff all the time?' Judge said. Added Daniels: 'When we first marketed the show back in the day, we used to say, 'Andy Griffith is back, and he's pissed.' We liked the idea of him living on the base at the Aramco base, and that it was like this completely idealized American picket fence existence for the last few years. And then to come back and just see what state we're in…' It turns out that manufactured 'American' community in Saudi Arabia was perhaps more to Hank's liking than where Arlen is in 2025, and both he and Peggy struggle with their return. 'Hank kind of liked that women were covered up' in Saudi Arabia,' Judge joked. 'And he comes back and there's a bike lane, a scooter lane, all this stuff that happened in the last 15 years.' The Austin crowd, upon learning this, booed the idea of Dallas. And if it wasn't clear that Arlen is outside of Dallas, this makes it firmer. Also, and this most definitely won't go well with Hank, but he's using charcoal for his stoves. 'He's an adult person who could go to a bar and get a beer and also have agency over himself, and he's a hard worker,' Adlon said. 'He learned from his parents, and that that's exciting to me. I love that. I love watching young people achieve in any way, shape or form. I like young people to keep going and have a plan B and a plan.' When it's pointed out that this adult Bobby has swagger and some game with the ladies, Adlon noted that Bobby was always special. 'He always did,' she said. 'The whole spectrum. He was born a fully formed person. He was the Dalai Lama! He got all the ladies, so this is not an unusual thing. It's almost like, as an adult, he's become more centered and a little bit like his dad.' So now Dale is bizarrely seen as a bit grounded. 'Because of what's happening in the country, Dale now is a little bit left of right[-wing] when he used to be all the way right,' Huss said. Hardwick voiced Dale in the revival's first six episodes before he died in 2023. Huss takes over after that. 'Johnny, he was an Austin guy, and he was a one of a kind,' Huss said. 'He was a wonderful fellow. He was a wonderful weirdo too, and he didn't start off as an actor. He was a stand up and he was a goofball and he was a writer. And the takes he would have of Dale, I sit there and watch him and go, 'Where the fuck did he get that?' 'Watching him year after year, and then the fact that you guys trusted me to do his voice is really humbling,' he said to Judge and Daniels. 'I'm not trying to copy Johnny as much as I guess I'm trying to be Johnny, and hopefully Dale comes out through that. But it's with a lot of love and respect for that guy. He laid down a really wonderful goofball character. The character was a nut, but he had a lot of weird heart to him, and that's a credit to Johnny. So sad he's not here.' 'There's something that we talked about to figure out what we did the best thing, both to honor them and for the fans, for the show as well,' Patterson said. 'We found opportunities to let them be referenced in the show, I feel a very respectful way. We know the importance that they had.' 'She is very much more open,' Tom said. 'Whenever an actor does a role, they always draw upon themselves and say, 'Well, how am I like that? Let me try to bring myself. I guess it seems more authentic.' So Connie is a little more open minded than me. That was kind of nice to see in that Gen Z way of, you know that acronym ENM – 'ethical non monogamy'? It's racier than I thought Connie would be.' Bill became homebound during the pandemic, and never leaves the house. 'Bill goes, 'Hank, I think I finished Netflix!'' Patterson said. Patterson had just worked on a reboot of 'The Wonder Years,' but that didn't stop him. 'After doing 'Wonder Years,' I was like, coming onto a property that already has a fan base is so hard,' he said. 'You can never appease everybody. No one's ever going to really accept you as the thing. And then they said, 'King of the Hill' was available and I said, 'I'll do it!' I was such a huge fan of the original. And then first time I sat down with Mike and Greg and saw the vision they had, at it being present day with the characters, I thought we hadn't seen that before. There's so much to tackle creatively with that. Honestly, it was just an opportunity to kind of join a family that I had always watched from afar. I used to think of 'The Cosby Show' like that before…' Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
When is King of the Hill reboot releasing? Cast and where to watch
After 16 years, King of the Hill is making a comeback. The new season—Season 14—will be released on August 4, 2025. All 10 episodes will come out on the same day, so fans can watch the whole season at once. In the US, the show will stream only on Hulu, and international viewers can watch it on Disney+ through the Hulu hub. The show was originally created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels. It aired from 1997 to 2009, and people loved it for its mix of humor, family stories, and small-town life. It's set in a made-up town called Arlen, Texas, and follows propane salesman Hank Hill, his quirky family, and his funny neighbors. The new season picks up about 15 years later. Hank and Peggy Hill have just come back from Saudi Arabia, where Hank was working in propane. But Arlen has changed. The town now has things like social media, smart homes, and delivery drones. Also Read: Clint Hill, Secret Service agent who leapt onto JFK's car after the president was shot, dies at 93 Bobby Hill, who used to be a goofy middle schooler, is now 21 years old and living in Dallas. He's trying to become a professional chef. His story now focuses on adult life, chasing dreams, and figuring out who he is. Some of Bobby's old friends are back too: Connie is a violinist living in New York. Joseph is still his wild, funny self. Chane returns and reconnects with Bobby. Dale Gribble, always full of conspiracy theories, is now worried about AI and tech surveillance—bringing in new jokes that feel very current. There's also a new high school principal, and many local businesses in Arlen have closed or changed. The show still feels like King of the Hill, but now it talks about today's issues too—like climate change, politics, and how people live in a digital world. Bobby Hill grows up One of the biggest changes in the show is Bobby Hill. He's not a kid anymore—he's an adult trying to make it as a chef. His life brings new stories about growing up, working toward goals, and reconnecting with old friends. Who's back in the cast? The original cast is back: Mike Judge voices Hank Hill and Boomhauer. Kathy Najimy is back as Peggy Hill. Pamela Adlon returns as Bobby. Stephen Root is back as Bill. Lauren Tom returns as Minh. Ashley Gardner is back as Nancy. Jonathan Joss returns as John Redcorn. Sadly, Johnny Hardwick, who voiced Dale, passed away in 2023. But he finished voice work for six episodes. Toby Huss is stepping in to voice Dale in the other four episodes. The new season also has a brand-new opening scene that shows what life is like today. You'll see Boomhauer wearing a VR headset, Bobby scrolling on a food app, and Dale flying a drone while warning about AI. It's a fun way to show how the world has changed, but the heart of the show is still the same. A sneak peek of the revival was shown at the ATX TV Festival in Austin on May 30, 2025. Fans loved it and were happy to see that the show still feels like King of the Hill, just with a modern twist.
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
King of the Hill revival 2025: Release date, first look, cast & where to watch
Live Events What's new in Arlen, Texas? Returning cast and characters FAQs Is King of the Hill on Disney+? Why is King of the Hill so famous? (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel After a 16-year hiatus, the beloved animated sitcom " King of the Hill " is making a comeback. The revival, officially Season 14, is set to premiere on August 4, 2025, exclusively on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ via the Hulu hub for international audiences. All ten episodes will drop on the same day, allowing fans to binge-watch the entire created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, King of the Hill ran from 1997 to 2009. It was best known for its unique blend of humor, family values, and small-town American life. Set in the fictional town of Arlen, Texas, the show followed propane salesman Hank Hill, his eccentric family, and quirky revival picks up about 15 years later, reintroducing a mix of familiar characters and new themes for modern and Peggy Hill return to Arlen after spending time in Saudi Arabia, where Hank had been working in propane. But their hometown isn't quite the same. Arlen has embraced modern life with social media, smart homes, and delivery drones. Bobby Hill, now 21, is no longer the quirky middle schooler but an aspiring professional chef based in Dallas, bringing new storylines centered on adulthood, ambition, and old friends have also grown up, Connie is now a violinist in New York, Joseph is navigating adulthood in his own chaotic way, and Chane makes a return, reconnecting with Bobby. Meanwhile, Dale has leaned even deeper into conspiracy theories, this time focusing on AI and tech surveillance, adding a humorous yet topical a new high school principal in town and several local businesses gone or replaced, the revival reflects real-world changes. While the show retains its grounded, slice-of-life humor, it now explores timely themes like climate change, political polarization, and digital of the biggest changes in the revival is Bobby Hill. No longer the awkward pre-teen, Bobby is now 21 years old and trying to make it as a chef in Dallas. His adult life brings fresh storylines involving ambition, identity, and reconnecting with old friends. Connie is now a violinist based in New York, Joseph is still as odd and energetic as ever, and even Chane makes a comeback, adding to the drama and original voice cast returns for this revival. Mike Judge is back as Hank Hill and Boomhauer, Kathy Najimy voices Peggy Hill, Pamela Adlon returns as Bobby Hill, and Stephen Root reprises his role as Tom returns as Minh, Ashley Gardner as Nancy, and Jonathan Joss as John Redcorn. Johnny Hardwick, who voiced Dale Gribble, sadly passed away in he completed voice work for six episodes, and voice actor Toby Huss has stepped in to complete the remaining new season also features a fresh opening sequence that pays homage to the original. This time, it includes visual nods to the present day: Boomhauer wears a VR headset, Bobby scrolls on a food app, and Dale flies a drone while warning about AI surveillance. It's a fun and innovative way to show that while time has moved on, the soul of King of the Hill remains.A first look at the revival was unveiled during the ATX TV Festival in Austin on May 30, 2025. Fans were thrilled that the show stays true to its roots while embracing current social and cultural "King of the Hill" is available on Disney+ in select regions, such as Canada, where the new Season 14 will stream exclusively. In the U.S., it will be available on Hulu, including through Hulu on Disney+."King of the Hill" is renowned for its realistic, nuanced portrayal of American suburban life, relatable characters, and subtle humor. Its comforting, down-to-earth storytelling and authentic depiction of family dynamics have earned it a loyal fan base and critical acclaim.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
King of the Hill revival 2025: Release date, first look, cast & where to watch
King of the Hill returns after 16 years. Season 14 will premiere on August 4, 2025, on Hulu and Disney+. All ten episodes will be available at once. The show will feature Hank, Peggy, and Bobby Hill. Bobby is now an aspiring chef. The revival will explore modern themes. The original voice cast will return. "King of the Hill" is returning with Season 14, premiering on August 4, 2025, exclusively on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ internationally. All ten episodes will be released on the same day for fans to binge-watch. (Image: Instagram) Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What's new in Arlen, Texas? Returning cast and characters Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads FAQs Is King of the Hill on Disney+? Why is King of the Hill so famous? After a 16-year hiatus, the beloved animated sitcom " King of the Hill " is making a comeback. The revival, officially Season 14, is set to premiere on August 4, 2025, exclusively on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ via the Hulu hub for international audiences. All ten episodes will drop on the same day, allowing fans to binge-watch the entire created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, King of the Hill ran from 1997 to 2009. It was best known for its unique blend of humor, family values, and small-town American life. Set in the fictional town of Arlen, Texas, the show followed propane salesman Hank Hill, his eccentric family, and quirky revival picks up about 15 years later, reintroducing a mix of familiar characters and new themes for modern and Peggy Hill return to Arlen after spending time in Saudi Arabia, where Hank had been working in propane. But their hometown isn't quite the same. Arlen has embraced modern life with social media, smart homes, and delivery drones. Bobby Hill, now 21, is no longer the quirky middle schooler but an aspiring professional chef based in Dallas, bringing new storylines centered on adulthood, ambition, and old friends have also grown up, Connie is now a violinist in New York, Joseph is navigating adulthood in his own chaotic way, and Chane makes a return, reconnecting with Bobby. Meanwhile, Dale has leaned even deeper into conspiracy theories, this time focusing on AI and tech surveillance, adding a humorous yet topical a new high school principal in town and several local businesses gone or replaced, the revival reflects real-world changes. While the show retains its grounded, slice-of-life humor, it now explores timely themes like climate change, political polarization, and digital of the biggest changes in the revival is Bobby Hill. No longer the awkward pre-teen, Bobby is now 21 years old and trying to make it as a chef in Dallas. His adult life brings fresh storylines involving ambition, identity, and reconnecting with old friends. Connie is now a violinist based in New York, Joseph is still as odd and energetic as ever, and even Chane makes a comeback, adding to the drama and original voice cast returns for this revival. Mike Judge is back as Hank Hill and Boomhauer, Kathy Najimy voices Peggy Hill, Pamela Adlon returns as Bobby Hill, and Stephen Root reprises his role as Tom returns as Minh, Ashley Gardner as Nancy, and Jonathan Joss as John Redcorn. Johnny Hardwick, who voiced Dale Gribble, sadly passed away in he completed voice work for six episodes, and voice actor Toby Huss has stepped in to complete the remaining new season also features a fresh opening sequence that pays homage to the original. This time, it includes visual nods to the present day: Boomhauer wears a VR headset, Bobby scrolls on a food app, and Dale flies a drone while warning about AI surveillance. It's a fun and innovative way to show that while time has moved on, the soul of King of the Hill remains.A first look at the revival was unveiled during the ATX TV Festival in Austin on May 30, 2025. Fans were thrilled that the show stays true to its roots while embracing current social and cultural "King of the Hill" is available on Disney+ in select regions, such as Canada, where the new Season 14 will stream exclusively. In the U.S., it will be available on Hulu, including through Hulu on Disney+."King of the Hill" is renowned for its realistic, nuanced portrayal of American suburban life, relatable characters, and subtle humor. Its comforting, down-to-earth storytelling and authentic depiction of family dynamics have earned it a loyal fan base and critical acclaim.
Geek Tyrant
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
KING OF THE HILL Revival Open Credits Reveals Adult Bobby Hill — GeekTyrant
Hulu has released the opening credits sequence for Mike Judge and Greg Daniels's revival of the hit animated series King of the Hill , and it offers a first look at Bobby Hill, all grown up! It's so weird and wild seeing Bobby as an adult! Everyone else looks pretty much the same! It previously reported that the revival would be set 15 years after the original show ended and center on the middle-class Hill family living a normal life in Texas in the wake of Trump's presidency. The synopsis reads: "After years working a propane job in Saudi Arabia to earn their retirement nest egg, Hank and Peggy Hill return to a changed Arlen, Texas to reconnect with old friends Dale, Boomhauer and Bill. Meanwhile, Bobby is living his dream as a chef in Dallas and enjoying his 20s with his former classmates Connie, Joseph and Chane." Bobby is 21 years old and it was explained that he has "loved food his whole life." He has a fusion restaurant, and his career as a robata chef "was inspired by his most cherished memory of all — weekends spent grilling with his dad.' A biography for Bobby further details that Bobby is a "self-taught chef" and "one of the youngest contestants on King of the Grill." Pamela Adlon, who voiced Bobby Hill on the original show, will return to voice the character. She said: "We're in the second season [creating] the reboot, and Bobby is 21. 'He's a chef in a fusion restaurant in Dallas. And it's been incredible. It's just been really fun. I think it's been freakier for Mike and Greg to think about Bobby going from 12 to being 21 and having a relationship and being a person. 'But don't we all go through that with our kids and our friends' kids? It is shocking when I see my friends' kids and they're all grown up. And I'm like, 'Wait a second, what just happened?' So, it's just a little bit of a mess." Craig Erwich, president, ABC Entertainment, Hulu and Disney Branded Television streaming originals said in a previous statement: 'We are all so excited to welcome back Hank, Peggy and Bobby, and to see what they have to say about the world we live in and continue the conversations we began years ago. 'This show has all of the perfect ingredients to meet this moment in animation at Hulu, and we're so thankful to be having those conversations alongside this talented group.' King of the Hill will premiere on Hulu on August 4, 2025.
