New Voice for Dale Gribble in King of the Hill Revival: Fans React!

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The classic show “King of the Hill” is making a comeback with a fresh revival series this coming summer. Recently, they’ve unveiled that a new voice actor will be stepping into the role of Dale Gribble following the sad demise of Johnny Hardwick last year. It was revealed a couple of years ago that new episodes were being produced after more than a decade since the original series ended, and this news had fans thrilled about the return of the original voice cast. However, Hardwick passed away at the age of 64 last summer during the development phase of the new “King of the Hill”.

The future of Dale Gribble’s character in the show “King of the Hill” was uncertain, given his significant role within it. It remained undisclosed whether the upcoming series would retire or recast the character, but now it has been officially announced that Toby Huss will step into the role for the new Hulu series. This news was shared before its summer debut that “King of the Hill” will have Toby Huss replacing the original voice actor for Dale Gribble in the new series. Huss previously collaborated with Mike Judge on “Beavis and Butthead,” and boasts a diverse resume filled with live-action and animated roles.

What Happens to Dale in King of the Hill?

Previously, it was announced that Johnny Hardwick managed to record for several episodes of the upcoming “King of the Hill” reboot before his demise. However, details are still undisclosed regarding how much of his performances will ultimately make it onto the screen. Similarly, Dale’s character is not being retired, but there will be a significant change in his portrayal within this new “King of the Hill” revival. This transformation is likely to be facilitated by the fact that a considerable time has passed since the original series, and the characters, including Dale, have aged significantly.

The revival of “King of the Hill” has been officially announced, set to unfold many years after the initial series, hinting at Hank and his friends grappling with Arlen’s transformations throughout the years. Originally, Hank was the calm in the storm amidst Dale and the gang’s antics, a role that may be repeated here, albeit updated for contemporary times. It might also serve to tie up some unresolved plot points from the original series.

When Does New King of the Hill Come Out?

This summer, on August 4th, “King of the Hill” is set to premiere on Hulu. The original creators, Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, are back for this revival, with Saladin K. Patterson taking over as showrunner. Additionally, it has been announced that Kathy Najimy, Stephen Root, Pamela Adlon, and Lauren Tom will reprise their roles from the initial series.

The show, titled “King of the Hill“, hasn’t specified the number of episodes for this latest revival, but fans are eager to see what alterations have taken place. Given that Mike Judge’s “Beavis & Butt-Head” has managed to revive its series with matured versions of the main characters (currently working on its third season), it’s reasonable to anticipate similar success here. If you’re interested in revisiting the original series before the new episodes premiere, you can stream all 13 seasons of “King of the Hill” on Hulu.

Via Variety

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2025-05-30 21:39