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USA Today
3 hours ago
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- USA Today
'King of the Hill' revival: Cast reveals what older Hank, Bobby, Peggy are up to now
'King of the Hill' revival: Cast reveals what older Hank, Bobby, Peggy are up to now Show Caption Hide Caption The most anticipated TV shows of 2025 USA TODAY TV critic Kelly Lawler shares her top 5 TV shows she is most excited for this year AUSTIN, TX – The 'King of the Hill' revival is really cooking with propane now. Hulu revealed that Season 14 of the former Fox series will debut Aug. 4, with all 10 episodes. The streamer also released an updated credits sequence illustrating what Hank Hill, his wife Peggy, their son Bobby and their friends in the fictitious Texas town of Arlen have been up to since signing off in 2010. The Hills moved, and their neighbors waited out a pandemic while social distancing in the alley. Later, the Hills returned, looking older from the years gone by. Co-creators Greg Daniels and Mike Judge, who also voices Hank Hill, joined executive producer Saladin Patterson and voice actors Pamela Adlon, Lauren Tom and Toby Huss onstage May 30 at the Paramount Theatre to tease the upcoming season during a panel for ATX TV Festival. 'Where it clicked for me,' Judge told an audience ready to yell memorable quotes, was "when we started talking about actually aging the characters and the idea of Hank, that they went to Saudi Arabia for a propane gig to retire off of. Ideas started coming in.' Seth Meyers grants closer look at his anxious writer brain: 'Always chewing its own nail' In a clip shared with fans, Hank is so happy to be back in Texas that he kisses the ground at the airport after his return flight. Now retired, Hank 'finds himself not having a job to go to every day,' Patterson said, so 'he's going to find things around the house to fix all the time, which may annoy his wife.' As for Peggy (Kathy Najimy), Patterson said, 'if there's a character who thinks that she can do anything and now she has the free time to do it, let's have some fun with what those anythings could be.' Bobby (Adlon), now in his 20s, is a successful chef at a German-sushi-fusion restaurant in Dallas. 'He's a hard worker; he learned from his parents,' Adlon said. 'It's almost like as an adult, he's become more centered and a little bit like his dad.' Johnny Hardwick, the voice of Hank's pal, Dale died in 2023 at 64. Hardwick will appear in six episodes of the revival, Judge told the crowd, and Huss is taking over the role of Dale. 'The fact that you guys trusted me to do his voice again is really humbling,' Huss said. 'And all I've been trying to do is − I'm not trying to copy Johnny as much as I guess as 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 because he laid down a really wonderful, goofball character that… had a lot of weird heart to him and, and that's a credit to Johnny. So all I'm trying to do is to hold on to that Dale-ness… We love our guy, Johnny, and it's so sad that he's not here.' During the panel, Daniels highlighted the talents of Brittany Murphy, who died in 2009 at 32 from pneumonia. Murphy voiced the role of Hank and Peggy's niece Luanne. 'One of the people I would point out who was brilliant, who's no longer here is Brittany Murphy,' Daniels said. 'Brittany's a person who never read (the script) the way you thought it was going to be read.' Luanne married Lucky, voiced by Tom Petty. The singer died in 2017 at 66 from an accidental drug overdose. 'We found opportunities,' Patterson said, 'to let them be referenced in the show so that we know the importance that they had both in the characters' lives. And I feel in a very respectful way that people are going to appreciate.'
UPI
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Famous birthdays for May 31: Brooke Shields, Clint Eastwood
TV // 13 hours ago 'King of the Hill' revival gets title sequence, August premiere date May 30 (UPI) -- Hulu shared the title sequence for its upcoming revival of animated series "King of the Hill," showing the Hill family's exodus from and return to the town of Arlen, Texas.
Economic Times
16 hours 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
16 hours 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.
Newsweek
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'King of the Hill' Revival Announces New Voice Actor for Dale Gribble
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors There is a lot of news surrounding the new "King of the Hill" revival, including the new opening that showcases a massive time jump, new life events for Hank, Peggy, Bobby, and their best friends, along with a brand-new announcement regarding Dale Gribble. Read more: 'King of the Hill' Revival: Release Date, Cast, Plot for Hulu Reboot Gribble was shown in the new opening as running for mayor of Arlen, which is sure to be explored in the revival. However, there were many questions regarding how the conspiracy theorist was going to be involved in the show, considering voice actor Johnny Hardwick passed away in 2023. Now, Deadline has revealed the "King of the Hill" revival has cast a brand-new voice actor in place of Hardwick. Toby Huss has been tapped to voice the conspiracy-minded Dale Gribble in 'King of the Hill's upcoming Season 14 revival. He takes over the role voiced by the late Johnny Hardwick, who portrayed the character in the show's original 13-year run — Deadline (@DEADLINE) May 30, 2025 According to the report, longtime comedic actor Toby Huss will take over voice duties for Gribble. Deadline also indicated that Hardwick completed six episodes before his death, and will be credited as a series regular. "He takes over the role voiced by the late Johnny Hardwick, who portrayed the character in the show's original 13-year run, appearing in 257 of 258 episodes. Hardwick died in 2023. Due to the long lead time on animated shows, he had completed six episodes before he passed, and will be credited as a series regular on those episodes until they have aired and Huss takes over the role. Hardwick had been with the Emmy-winning animated series since its debut in 1997 through its final episode on Fox in 2010. He also served as a writer and a story editor during his run on the show," Deadline reported. It is fantastic that the series creator, Mike Judge, found a way to ensure that the spirit of Dale Gribble continued on. As far as Huss, he should be well-known to fans of the "King of the Hill" series. He not only voiced Hank's bothersome neighbor, Kahn Souphanousinphone, but he also was the voice of Cotton Hill — Hank's domineering and veteran father. Huss is credited with 164 episodes from 1997-2010 for both characters. Read more: 'King of the Hill' Revival Reveals New Opening and a Much Older Bobby Hill The new "King of the Hill" revival will be streamed exclusively on Hulu and has a release date of August 4. Joining Huss are Judge as Hank and Boomhauer. Kathy Najimy as Peggy, Pamela Adlon as Bobby, and Stephen Root as Bill Dauterive. The aforementioned opening not only confirms that the Hill family left Arlen, Texas, for some time. Bobby is now far older, as the family has returned, and will presumably meet back up with some of the most beloved characters from the original show.
