Mark Hamill is back to voice one of his iconic roles (and no, it’s not the Joker)

Mark Hamill reveals he will return to provide the voice for one of his most iconic roles. Hamill is best known to many audiences for his portrayal of Jedi Luke Skywalker in the world Star Wars franchise, a role he recently reprized for The Mandalorian Season 2 in 2020. Outside of his beloved work in the franchise, Hamill’s voice performance as the Joker has also garnered him significant acclaim, and he continues to work regularly in the voice acting space.

A new report from The Popverse Now reveals that Hamill will return to voice Skips, an immortal yeti, on the announced Warner Bros. Discovery revival of Regular show. Hamill announced the news while attending a panel at Fan Expo Chicago, where he confirmed that “‘There is only one skip‘.” Check out Hamill’s comment below in which he also touches on Regular showIts lasting appeal:

“I had fun. It’s kind of a Beavis and Butthead vibe that it’s about the two losers who are very critical of everyone else, Mordecai and Rigby. I didn’t think people would go. If it was on Adult Swim and they could do potty certificates and stuff, that’s one thing, but it’s for kids.

“Well, 8 seasons later I had to say [J.G. Quintel]Whoever created it, I had to admit that I didn’t think it would work. I told him the reason I just told you. It reminded me, maybe I should just write a book of advice, and then people just do the opposite, like George Costanza from Seinfeld.

“Here’s an interesting bit of news. I just heard this last week. They want to do 44 more episodes of the regular show.

“William Salyers told me. He said, ‘Did you hear the news? I’m just worried, are you in or not?’ As if I had outgrown them, I wrote him back, saying, ‘There is only one skip, and he is looking forward to meeting his old friend Rigby.’ He sent me a gif of someone dancing with joy.

What Mark Hamill’s return means for the show’s regular revival

Who else can return?

The Regular show Revival was first confirmed back in June, with Quintel returning to oversee the project. Few details have emerged about the show’s revival, including what its title might be, and it was initially unclear which characters would return. Hamill’s comment confirms that not only will he return as Skips, but that Salyers will be reprising his role as RigbyA raccoon that serves as one of the show’s two main characters.

Considering that Quintel is returning as creator/showrunner, he will likely once again be voicing his main character of MordecaiA blue jay, meaning the new Regular show Episodes already have a number of core ingredients returning. The original series followed the misadventures of Mordecai and Rigby, with Skips serving as more of a supporting character in their journey. With this dynamic seemingly set to return, the revival could also bring back other supporting characters and actors, such as Benson (Sam Marin), Thomas (Roger Craig Smith) and Margaret (Janie Haddad Tompkins).

Our take on Hamill’s return for the regular show revival

The revival is off to a strong start

Skips was a highlight crossing Regular show‘s original run from 2010 to 2017, and it is certainly good news for the revival that he will return. The challenge for any revival is recapturing what made the original show so greatAnd with a core trio of returning characters and the same creator is a positive first step.

With Hamill now confirming his own return, it is possible that more news about the return of Regular show is on the horizon. More cast announcements, for example, could follow before the end of the year. It seems unlikely that a trailer will arrive before 2025, but gears are clearly turning behind the scenes.

Source: The Popverse