A few months ago,Hey, Arnold!creatorCraig Bartlettwrote on Instagramthat Nickelodeon officially greenlit production on a two-part, two-hour movie reboot. He used the titleJungle Movieat the time, and it’s now been confirmed, along with a number of familiar voices.
A.V. Clubgot the exclusive on the latest update to the nostalgic reboot, which will be calledHey Arnold! The Jungle Movie.Lane ToranandJamil Smithvoiced the characters of Arnold and Gerald in the original cartoon series, but they return in different roles, whileMason Vale Cotton(Mad Men) andBenjamin “L’ilP-Nut” Flores Jr.(Game Shakers) take over the voice roles.Alfred Molina(Spider-Man 2) will also take over forBrian Doyle Murrayin voicing the film’s villain, Lasombra, while a number of younger talents will take over as the voices of characters, such as Eugene (Gavin Lewis), Stinky (Jet Jurgensmeyer), Sid (Aidan Lewandowski), Nadine (Laya Hayes), Curly (Nicolas Cantu), Oskar (Wally Wingert), and Pigeon Man (Stephen Stanton).
Other returning veterans areFrancesca Marie Smithas Helga,Anndi McAfeeas Phoebe,Justin Shenkarowas Harold,Olivia Hackas Rhonda,Nika Futtermanas Olga,Dan Butleras Mr. Simmons,Dan Castellanetaas Grandpa,Tress MacNeilleas Grandma,Antoinette Stellaas Stella,Carlos Alazraquias Eduardo,Dom Irreraas Ernie,Maurice LaMarcheas Bob Pataki,Kath Soucieas Miriam,Danielle Judovitsas Big Patty,Danny Cookseyas Stoop Kid,Jim Belushias Coach Wittenberg, andCraig Bartlettas Miles.
Lingering question fromHey, Arnold!, which aired on Nickelodeon from 1996-2004, will be answered in the movie, including what happened to Arnold’s parents.The Jungle Moviewill make its debut sometime next year.
This is just a taste of what oldies from Nickelodeon will become newbies. The Splat network also has a TV movie based on the kids competition showLegends of the Hidden Templein the works, in addition toNickToonsmovie from directorJared Hessthat featuresRugratsandRen & Stimpy.
