Disney+ Has Shared the First Look at the 'Mighty Ducks' Series Where the Ducks Are the Bad Guys
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The Ducks are back in town. Actually, they technically never left—they've just gotten stronger. Nearly a year (!) ago, Disney+ announced that Parenthood and Gilmore Girls star Lauren Graham would lead a television series revival of The Mighty Ducks. And if you're worried about whether or not it will lose the authenticity of the 1992 film—don't. The most important aspect of The Mighty Ducks isn't going to be too far behind. The day after Graham's involvement was announced, the film's original star, Emilio Estevez, signed on to reprise his role in the franchise.
On Wednesday morning, Disney+ dropped a glorious sneak peak at the sequel series, which now has an official name: The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers. And it's as glorious as you'd expect, teasing a brand-new cast of Ducks and the return of Estevez. It showed why The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers boasts some the most promise of anything we've seen on Disney+ so far. Here's everything we know so far about the reboot.
Where Does the Series Pick Up?
The Disney+ series won't be traveling back in time. Set in current-day Minnesota, the Mighty Ducks are no longer the ragtag team that was featured in the 1992 film. Now, the team has become a powerhouse group that dominates the youth hockey scene. That's where Evan comes in. Played by newcomer Brady Noon, Evan is cut from the Ducks. In response, his mom Alex (Graham) steps in to rectify the ruthless act, forming her own team in hopes of toppling the juggernaut Ducks. We get a look at Evan and Alex in action in the trailer—and it looks like the kid won't be a scrub for long.
How Does the Original Team Fit In?
Don't worry. Reluctant lawyer-turned-hockey-coach Gordon Bombay is back. Reprising his original role, Emilio Estevez has signed onto the 10-episode series and makes a brief cameo in the sneak peek. In a statement from Disney+, the actor said, "Once a Duck, always a Duck... After 25 years, I am delighted to lace up my skates, put on Coach Bombay's jacket, and return to play the iconic character for this new chapter."
NO. CHILL. 🚨❄🏒 #EmilioEstevez is BACK as Gordon Bombay! Check out this photo from production on The Mighty Ducks, an Original Series coming soon to #DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/SSVEDUuO4w
— Disney+ (@disneyplus) February 13, 2020
Presumably, Coach Bombay and his team have gotten pretty comfortable as the most dominant team in the league. Considering how many good vibes spawned from the '92 version, you can expect Alex, Evan, and this new team to shake things up quite a bit.
When is the release date?
The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers will debut on March 26. Additionally, Estevez is acting as one of the executive producers, with Graham stepping in as a co-executive producer, so there shouldn't be any worry about quick guest appearances from either camp. Both characters seem to be heavily featured in the upcoming series.
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