By A trio of animated series have set some notable guest stars with news of the hirings coming out of San Diego Comic Con.
First up, Glen Powell will make a guest appearance on the upcoming “Family Guy” Halloween special.
The actor will voice competitive pumpkin carver Patrick McCloskey – the reigning champion in Quahog’s annual Pumpkin Contest – whom Peter and his friends aim to unseat.
The episode will also feature the voice of Sir Derek Jacobi as Stewie’s beloved teddy bear Rupert. This first of two Hulu exclusive holiday specials premieres October 14th.
Next, Matt Groening, David X. Cohen and the cast of “Futurama” revealed the guest stars of the upcoming twelfth season which launches Monday.
Danny Trejo voices Bender’s cousin Doblando, Renée Victor is Bender’s grandma, Tom Kenny is a gambling alien, and Ana Ortiz is Bender’s love interest.
Also onboard and playing themselves are Kyle Maclachlan, Bill Nye, Cara Delevingne, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Tim Gunn and Levar Burton.
Finally, Simu Liu and John Glover have joined the second season of the “Gremlins” animated series, this time titled ‘The Wild Batch’ and launching in October.
Liu will play the role of Chang, a handsome, impossibly charming bootlegger and son to one of San Francisco Chinatown’s most powerful and influential families.
Glover, who starred in the live-action movie sequel as eccentric billionaire Daniel Clamp, is expected to play a potential ancestor of the character. Keith David, Will Forte, Kelly Hu, Ronny Chieng and Jimmy O. Yang also guest star.
The new episodes take place one year after the events of the first season. On the trail of a new brood of evil Mogwai, our heroes journey deep into the American West.
Source: TV Line
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