The King Of The Hill Revival: Cast, Story & Everything We Know

Summary A King of the Hill revival is coming to Hulu, with original creators at the helm, promising a heartfelt continuation of the beloved animated sitcom.

The tragic passing of Johnny Hardwick, voice actor of Dale Gribble, won't hinder his presence in the revival, with recorded episodes ensuring his character's inclusion.

The King of the Hill revival release date yet to be revealed, but co-creator Greg Daniels thinks the show will arrive in 2025.

The King of the Hill revival is set to arrive sometime soon, and the news of Hank Hill's comeback has been met with overwhelming anticipation. Joining the FOX network’s comedy scene in 1997, King of the Hill follows the everyday life of earnest propane salesman Hank Hill, who lives in the fictional town of Arlen, Texas with his outgoing wife Peggy and their quirky son Bobby. Compared to more absurd comedies like The Simpsons, King of the Hill won audiences’ attention with its down-to-earth characters and relatable themes.

The King of the Hill revival is being helmed by the minds behind the original series, with Mike Judge and Greg Daniels returning to front the project. Despite ending over a decade ago, King of the Hill is still considered Mike Judge's best work and has always been a strong candidate for revival. The show has gained a cult following over the years and the original creators’ enthusiasm for the revival strongly indicates that they are dedicated to the project. The following is currently known about the King of the Hill reboot.

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Story Details About Bobby Are Revealed

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Though originally reported to take place 15 years after the last season, the revival of King of the Hill seems to be shortened down to 9 years since Bobby has gone from 12 to 21.

With little news coming in regarding the upcoming revival, the latest update comes in the form of story details about Bobby in King of the Hill. Coming directly from Bobby's voice actor, Pamela Adlon, the update is key to understanding where the series is going after so many years away. According to Adlon, Bobby is now 21 years old and works as a chef. Though originally reported to take place 15 years after the last season, the revival of King of the Hill seems to be shortened down to 9 years since Bobby has gone from 12 to 21.

Read Adlon's full comments below:

We're in the second season [creating] the reboot, and Bobby is 21. He's a chef in a fusion restaurant in Dallas. And it's been incredible. It's just been really fun. I think it's been freakier for Mike and Greg to think about Bobby going from 12 to being 21 and having a relationship and being a person. But don't we all go through that with our kids and our friends' kids? It is shocking when I see my friends' kids and they're all grown up. And I'm like, ‘Wait a second, what just happened?’ So, it’s just a little bit of a mess.

The King Of The Hill Revival Is Confirmed

The Hills Are Returning

The revival is confirmed, and King of the Hill was picked up by Hulu in January 2023. Before Hulu became involved, Judge and Daniels had been planning a King of the Hill reboot since 2017, negotiating with FOX, but the deal ultimately fell through. Its appearance on Hulu might take a bit of the strain off of King of the Hill to perform well in the ratings department, and it can instead put up solid streaming numbers with die-hard fans.

King of the Hill originally ended in 2010.

The King Of The Hill Revival Cast

The Original Cast Is Returning

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Along with the announcement made by Hulu in January 2023, the cast was revealed too, and almost every original voice actor is returning for the King of the Hill revival cast. There will be a few notable changes though, as the tragic passing of Johnny Hardwick (Dale Gribble) will either necessitate a recast or a writing off of the beloved character, though he did record some dialogue for the upcoming season. Similarly, the passing of Brittany Murphy (Luanne Platter) and Tom Petty (Lucky) will also need to be addressed, and it hasn't been revealed how those two characters will be handled in the reboot.

Outside of that, the confirmed returning cast will include:

Actor King of the Hill Character Mike Judge Hank Hill Kathy Najimy Peggy Hill Pamela Adlon Bobby Hill Stephen Root Bill Lauren Tom Connie

Related King of The Hill's Revival: Every Key Question The Reboot Can Answer King of the Hill is getting a revival set 15 years after the original, and it has the potential to answer some key questions still on viewer's minds.

The King Of The Hill Revival Story

What Have The Hills Been Up To?

Neither of the creators has disclosed significant story details outside a 15-year time jump in King of the Hill. This concept opens numerous possibilities for the King of the Hill revival story, showing older versions of the Hill family and their friends. Moreover, the revival has the potential to definitively conclude the series, especially considering that it's not the only project Judge or Daniels is producing at the moment. The time jump might also be useful to explain the absence of several notable characters like Luanne, Lucky, and Dale.

Though it was originally revealed to be a 15-year time jump, Pamela Adlon's details about Bobby's role in the show seem to suggest its somewhat shorter. The only character with any details so far is Bobby who will be 21 years old in the show and working as a chef at a restaurant in Dallas. Similar flash-forward stories will probably be told, but specific details of the King of the Hill revival are being kept under wraps.

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buy Not available Not available Not available From the creator of Beavis and Butthead comes King of the Hill, an animated comedy series that follows the misadventures of Texan native propane salesman Hank Hill and his family and friends. Between struggling to understand his son, Bobby, keep his wife happy, and find enough time to drink beer and mow his lawn, Hank will realize the simple American life is a bit harder to grasp than he thought, as everyone around him is every bit as eccentric as one would expect. From a ladies' man who speaks a million words a minute to a paranoid conspiracy theorist, Hank's friends keep his life more than a little bit interesting. Cast Mike Judge Release Date January 12, 1997 Seasons 13 Network FOX Streaming Service(s) Hulu , Disney+ Writers Greg Daniels , Mike Judge Directors Greg Daniels , Mike Judge Showrunner Greg Daniels Expand