Arlen, Texas Gets a Makeover: New Faces Join the King of the Hill Revival – But Will It Still Smell Like Propane?
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
The King of the Hill revival is adding new cast members and recasting some familiar faces as it leaps into the present day, leaving fans wondering if Arlen will still feel like home. Keith David joins the crew along with Kenneth Choi, Ki Hong Lee, Anthony 'Critic' Campos and Tai Leclaire to keep the series running.
Alright, buckle up, Arlen aficionados, because the King of the Hill revival is shaping up faster than you can say 'Bwaaaah!' The good folks over at IGN South Africa (cheers, mates!) dropped some juicy deets about the cast, and fair dinkum, it's a mix of fresh faces and recast classics.
So, what's the story? Well, Season 14, slated to land on Hulu on August 4, 2025, isn't just bringing back Hank, Peggy, and Bobby. It's dragging them – kicking and screaming, probably – into the *present day*. This means a bit of a time jump, and with that comes some changes. I reckon it was inevitable.
First up, we've got Keith David (the voice of the freakin' Shadow Man from *The Princess and the Frog*, people!) joining the cast as Brian Robertson. He's apparently the bloke renting the Hill's house during the time skip. Seems a bit sus, doesn't it? Wonder what kind of shenanigans he'll be getting up to.
Then there's Anthony ‘Critic’ Campos as Emilio, a chef working alongside Bobby at Robata Chane in Dallas. Bobby, a *chef*? Someone get me a propane-grilled steak, stat, because I need to process this. The heart wants what it wants, I suppose.
Now, here's where it gets a little… spicy. Several characters are being recast, which is always a gamble. Kenneth Choi is stepping into Toby Huss's shoes as Ted Wassanasong, and Ki Hong Lee is taking over from Pamela Adlon as Chane Wassanasong. These two are teaming up with Bobby, with Ted providing the financial backing for Robata Chane and Chane acting as a business partner. A family affair, then.
And hold onto your Stetsons, because Joseph Gribble is getting a new voice too. Tai Leclaire is replacing Breckin Meyer in the role. Joseph, all grown up? Bloody hell, where does the time go?
According to the official blurb, Hank and Peggy are returning to Arlen after years working in Saudi Arabia. They're looking to reconnect with Dale, Boomhauer, and Bill, while Bobby's living his best life as a chef. Sounds like a recipe for chaos, doesn't it?
Of course, it wouldn't be King of the Hill without acknowledging the sad losses the show has endured. The revival will feature posthumous credits for Johnny Hardwick (Dale) and Jonathan Joss. A tip of the hat to these legends.
Honestly, I'm cautiously optimistic. Recasting is always tricky, but the new additions seem promising. The real question is: can they capture the same dry, Texan charm that made the original so iconic? Only time will tell. One thing's for sure, I’ll be tuning in to see if Arlen still smells like propane and… well, you know.
Tags: King of the Hill, Animation, Revival, Comedy, Hulu
Original article: IGN South Africa