Popular children’s cartoon Rugrats is returning to Paramount plus this Thursday, with many of the original voice cast returning.
The original animated adventure ran for nine series. The successful franchise spawned three movies, a spin off and children’s computer games. The new series is a 3D computer animation softening the sharp edges of the original series.
E. G. Daily returns as adventurous child Tommy, whilst Nancy Cartwright will again voice the anxious Chuckie. Originals such as Angelica, Susie, Phil and Lil will return too. Early reviews of the series by IGN say the “actors have not lost a step in all these years”.
When asked why all of the original voice actors had not returned, Nickelodeon President Brian Robins explains the show is 20 – 25. The original actors, and management, believes the reboot provides an exciting opportunity for “new comedic voices”. The most important thing to remember is that all the original Rugrats babies will be returning.
Rugrats receive a modern day update.
Betty, the mother to unruly twin Rugrats Phil and Lil, will be openly gay in the Paramount reboot. New voice actress Natalie Morales says cartoons are hugely influential to children. She hopes seeing Betty talking “casually about an ex girlfriend” will help a lot of people.
The single mum of twins has her own business, finds time to hang out with her friend and helps a lot in the community. The portrayal of Betty as a happy, healthy “out Queer person” will be a beacon of hope for people who do not have any.
Other new voices include Nicole Byer, from popular Netflix show Nailed It, who will voice Susie’s mother Dr Lucy Carmichael. Another new voice on the casting list is Arrested Developments Tony Hale, who will voice Chas, the father of nervous Chuckie.
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