Veteran voice actor Larry Kenney will once again voice Lion-O in the Cartoon Networks’ upcoming Thundercats reboot.

According to a post from some chick named Rosemary Ward’s Facebook page. (according to Collider she works in costuming…)

“Interesting Thundercat News! Talking to the a talent agency just now in regards to Larry Kenney, I found out He’ll be voicing Lion-O again!

Larry Kenney voiced Lion-O for a 125 episodes of the original Thundercats TV run from 1985 to 1986 plus the 1985 movie’ Thundercats – HO: The Movie.

Kenney reprised the role for a cameo in the straight-to-dvd Family Guy movie; Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story.

Here’s the presser for the Thundercat’s TV reboot –

The 21st century reimagining of the series marks a creative collaboration between WBA and Studio4°C, one of the most vibrant animation studios in Japan, with credits including “The Animatrix,” “Gotham Knights” and “Halo Legends.” WBA is working closely with Studio4°C, utilizing the latter’s expertise to give the “ThunderCats” characters a new cutting-edge look while remaining true to the compelling storylines and mythology of the original series.

Roaring to life through WBA and Studio4°C’s use of the Japanese animated artistry of anime, “ThunderCats” characters Lion-O, Mumm-Ra, Panthro, Cheetara and others will spring off the screen with realistic cat-like characteristics inconceivable in previous incarnations.

The new “ThunderCats” will appeal to viewers who have loved the characters all their lives as well as young newcomers to the franchise. A sweeping tale combining swords and science and boasting ferocious battles with the highest of stakes, the grand origin story of Prince Lion-O’s ascension to the throne – and of those who would thwart his destiny at any cost – takes on epic dimensions in this sharp new telling. As the forces of good and evil battle each other in the quest for the fabled Stones of Power, Lion-O and his champions learn valuable lessons of loyalty, honor and mortality in every episode.

“ThunderCats” is executive produced by Sam Register (“Teen Titans,” “Ben 10,” “Batman: The Brave and the Bold”). Michael Jelenic (“Batman: The Brave and the Bold,” “Wonder Woman”) and Ethan Spaulding (“Avatar: The Last Airbender”) are the producers.

While it’s too early to tell what kind of show ThunderCats will be, I’m really hoping it’s cool.  And I’m really happy the original Lion-O is returning. Hopefully we’ll learn more at Comic-Con next week.

Photo courtesy of www.collider.com

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