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6 days ago
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‘King of the Hill' Announces Guest Stars, Recasting for Upcoming Hulu Revival
Earlier this month, Hulu announced that the upcoming 'King of the Hill' revival will see Ronny Chieng take over the recurring guest role of Kahn Souphanousinphone from the show's original run. The decision meant that the Asian character, previously one of several parts voiced by Toby Huss, would be voiced by an Asian performer for the first time. Now, IndieWire can exclusively reveal five new guest stars for the show's long-awaited 14th season, several of which are similar recastings of old recurring characters with actors of color. In addition, Keith David and Anthony 'Citric' Campos have joined the series as new characters. More from IndieWire Join IndieWire and Disney for 'Paradise' Panel at Vidiots Foundation on August 12 'Wednesday' Is Renewed for Season 3 David will play new character Brian Robertson, who rented the house of main character Hank (series co-creator Mike Judge) in between the events of the show's original seasons and the revival, and integrates into Hank's friend group. Campos will play Emilio, a chef at the Dallas restaurant of Hank's grown son Bobby (Pamela Adlon). Returning characters Ted Wassanasong, Chane Wassanasong, and Joseph Gribble have all been recast with new performers. Ted, a Laotian businessman and the financial backer of Bobby's restaurant, will now be voiced by Kenneth Choi, after having previously been voiced by Huss in the show's original run. Chane, Ted's son and Bobby's former childhood bully and now business partner, will be voiced by Ki Hong Lee; previously, he was voiced by Adlon. Joseph Gribble, Bobby's half-Native best friend, will be voiced by comedian Tai Leclaire, after originally being voiced by Breckin Meyer. The creative team of 'King of the Hill' have previously been open about the possibilities of recasting for the revival. In 2023, while the season was still in development, co-creator Greg Daniels said in an interview with TVLine that he wasn't sure if Kahn would return for the revival, but, in the event that he did, 'We would most likely replace Toby's voice for Kahn. Like, if we were casting today, we wouldn't have cast him. But we cast it in 1997. 'Most animation casts play multiple roles, and Toby Huss initially played [Hank's father] Cotton Hill and was cast for that, and then Kahn came up later,' Daniels told TVLine. 'And most productions, especially back then, didn't have the budget to to hire a special performer for each voice. But it's different now.' In the years since 'King of the Hill' went off the air, the topic of casting racially appropriate voice actors for animated series has become a more contentious issue. 2017 documentary film 'The Problem with Apu' ignited conversation over Hank Azaria voicing the Indian 'Simpsons' character, which led to Azaria stepping down from the role. In 2020, a wave of voice acting recastings occurred after the Black Lives Matter protests of the summer: Jenny Slate stepped down from the role of Black middle-schooler Missy in 'Big Mouth' and was replaced by Ayo Edebiri, Kristen Bell was replaced by Emmy Raver-Lampman in voicing mixed-race teen Molly on the Apple TV+ series 'Central Park,' and 'Bojack Horseman' star Alison Brie publicly apologized for voicing a Vietnamese character in the series. The original 'King of the Hill' first premiered in 1997 on Fox, and ran for 13 years before its final season wrapped in 2010. Starring Judge as propane salesman Hank Hill, the series revolves around the everyday lives of Hank, his family, and their friends and neighbors in the small city of Arlen, Texas. Praised for its realistic and grounded humor, the show developed a cult following, and won two Emmys over the course of its run. The upcoming Season 14 follows Hank and his wife Peggy (Kathy Najimy) as they return and readjust to Arlen, after spending years living in Saudi Arabia selling propane to earn their retirement money. Their son Bobby, previously a child in the original series, is now an adult running a restaurant in Dallas with his childhood friends. Alongside Judge, Najimy, and Adlon, the revival also features Johnny Hardwick, Stephen Root, and Lauren Tom in the main cast. In addition, Huss will take over the role of Dale Gribble, previously voiced by the late Johnny Hardwick. Deceased voice actors Brittany Murphy and Tom Petty, who voiced the characters of Luanne and Lucky, will not be recast for the revival. In addition, Season 14 will feature the late Jonathan Joss, who was shot and killed this June, in his final appearance as the character John Redcorn. 'King of the Hill' comes from 20th Television Animation, and is executive produced by original co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels. Saladin Patterson serves as showrunner and executive produces, alongside 3 Arts' Michael Rotenberg and Howard Klein and Bandera Entertainment's Dustin Davis. All 10 episodes of the season premiere August 4. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie Nicolas Winding Refn's Favorite Films: 37 Movies the Director Wants You to See
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14-07-2025
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Ronny Chieng to voice Kahn in 'King of the Hill' revival
[Source] Comedian and actor Ronny Chieng has been cast as the new voice of Kahn Souphanousinphone in the 14th season of 'King of the Hill,' premiering on Hulu Aug. 4. The series returns after a 15-year hiatus with refreshed stories and casting choices that reflect current standards for representation. Kahn's new voice: Kahn Souphanousinphone, the Hills' Laotian American neighbor in Arlen, Texas, first appeared during the original run of the show from 1997 to 2010. In the original series, Kahn was voiced by Toby Huss, who is not of Asian descent. In the new season, Huss will shift to voicing character Dale Gribble following the death of Johnny Hardwick, while Chieng, a Malaysian-born comedian known for 'The Daily Show,' will voice Kahn for all 10 episodes of the revival. Chieng is billed as a recurring guest star. 15 years later: The 14th season is set in present-day Arlen and moves the story forward by 15 years. Hank and Peggy return after working overseas in Saudi Arabia, and their now 21-year-old son Bobby is a chef in Dallas. The season introduces changes in Arlen, including ride-share services, gender-neutral bathrooms and new social dynamics, with Kahn, his wife Minh and daughter Connie navigating the community's transformation. Authentic casting: Chieng's casting, which the actor revealed during a podcast interview in December, reflects recent trends in animation that prioritize ethnic authenticity. Animated series including 'The Simpsons' and 'Family Guy' have recast roles in recent years to align characters' backgrounds with those of the voice actors. Co-creator Greg Daniels previously said Kahn would be recast if he returned, noting earlier casting decisions were not based on authenticity. Trending on NextShark: This story is part of The Rebel Yellow Newsletter — a bold weekly newsletter from the creators of NextShark, reclaiming our stories and celebrating Asian American voices. Subscribe free to join the movement. If you love what we're building, consider becoming a paid member — your support helps us grow our team, investigate impactful stories, and uplift our community. Trending on NextShark: ! Download the NextShark App: Want to keep up to date on Asian American News? Download the NextShark App today!
UPI
11-07-2025
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TV // 10 hours ago 'King of the Hill' Season 14 gets a trailer, Ronny Chieng joins cast July 10 (UPI) -- Hulu released a trailer for "King of the Hill" Season 14 and announced Ronny Chieng is joining the cast, taking over the role of Khan Souphanousinphone.
New York Times
11-07-2025
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- New York Times
Ronny Chieng Ponders Iran's Threat to Kill a Sunbathing Trump
Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night's highlights that lets you sleep — and lets us get paid to watch comedy. Here are the 50 best movies on Netflix right now. Navel Grazing A senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader issued an assassination threat against President Donald Trump on Wednesday, remarking that Trump should be careful while sunbathing at Mar-a-Lago, because a small drone might hit him in the navel. Ronny Chieng called the threat 'an attack on all of America, because now we all have to picture him with his bare belly glistening in the sun.' 'Is this really a threat, though? What, you're going to hit his navel with a small drone? Like, Iran went from building a nuclear bomb to 'We're going to turn his outie into an innie.'' — RONNY CHIENG 'Are they threatening to assassinate him or poke him like he's the Pillsbury Doughboy?' — RONNY CHIENG 'Also, Iran, are you the only people in the world that can't tell Donald Trump uses spray tan? He's not in the sun, OK? Are you looking at pictures of him, like, 'Damn, this guy must have spent all week at the beach.'?' — RONNY CHIENG 'Wow, I didn't think a threat like that would unlock his core childhood memories. Maybe keep asking him about this stuff. Like, he might have an emotional breakthrough: 'Yeah, last time I sunbathed was when I was 7, and my mom said she didn't love me. And I forgive her. Oh, my God, I'm healed! Let the immigrants stay!'' — RONNY CHIENG, riffing on Trump's responding to a question about the threat by recalling that he last sunbathed around age 7 The Punchiest Punchlines (Back to Biden Edition) 'Joe Biden's former doctor refused to answer a single question about the ex-president's poor health. Wow, he seems like the perfect doctor to treat my secret warts.' — GREG GUTFELD 'Yep, he pled the Fifth to all questions, claiming doctor-patient privilege, which I get. It's the only thing stopping my doctor from telling the world about my birthmark that looks like Brit Hume.' — GREG GUTFELD 'When asked about Biden's decline, he simply referred them to the coroner's report.' — GREG GUTFELD The Bits Worth Watching Anthony Anderson's mother celebrated her 72nd birthday in style during her son's last night as guest host of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live.' Also, Check This Out A new exhibition of Beauford Delaney's work on paper showcases the paradox at the heart of his art.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
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'Wow!': 'Daily Show' Praises Fox News Reporter For Unlocking This 'Core' Trump Memory
'Daily Show' correspondent Ronny Chieng mocked Donald Trump's 'very strong response' to an Iranian official who reportedly called for an assassination attempt against the president so 'he can no longer sunbathe' at Mar-a-Lago. Mohammad-Javad Larijani, senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, told Iranian television on Wednesday that a 'small drone might hit' Trump in the navel as 'he lies there with his stomach to the sun.' Trump, when asked when he sunbathed last by Fox News' Peter Doocy, appeared to warmly reflect on his past. 'It's been a long time, it's been a long time. I don't know, maybe I was around seven or so,' he replied. Chieng joked, 'Wow! I didn't think a threat like that would unlock his core childhood memories.' The comedian went on to encourage more questions like Doocy's so the president could have an 'emotional breakthrough' of sorts. 'Like, 'Yeah, last time I sunbathed was when I was seven and my mom said she didn't love me and I forgive her — oh, my God, I'm healed! Let the immigrants stay!' Chieng quipped. Moments earlier, Chieng made light of the wildly 'specific' threat and questioned why Iran was targeting Trump's belly. 'Iran went from building a nuclear bomb to 'We're going to turn his outie into an innie,'' he joked. 'Are they threatening to assassinate him or poke him like he's the Pillsbury Doughboy?' Check out more of Chieng's Thursday monologue on 'The Daily Show.' Jon Stewart Flags The Telling Trump Comment That Led To DOJ's Epstein Findings 'Daily Show' Roasts Elon Musk's Hitler-Praising Grok With A Simple 7-Word Message 'Daily Show' Spots The 1 'Crazy' Part Of DOJ's Epstein Findings
