The actor, comedian and game show host will be joined by Kevin Eldon as Danger Mouse’s trusty sidekick Penfold, with comedian and voice-over artist Dave Lamb will take on the role of ‘The Narrator’.
Shauna MacDonald (The Descent, Filth) will voice Professor Squawkencluck – the niece of the original professor – she is a quintessential unflappable stiff, formal British lab scientist.
Commenting on his new role, Armstrong said: “As a lifelong fan of Danger Mouse I was ecstatic just to know that the show was coming back.
“To be actually involved with the reboot and to be taking DM out to a whole new generation is about as close to a dream job as you could wish for.”
Kevin Eldon said about voicing Penfold: “I’m absolutely delighted to be the new voice of Danger Mouse’s trusty sidekick Penfold.
“It’s a role and not a mole, Penfold’s not a mole, he’s a hamster that I’m going to really enjoy. When I am recording the episodes, I’ll be making sure that at all times my eyebrows are at least three inches above my head.”
Dave Lamb added: “It is a great honour to be stepping into one of David Jason’s shoes. Danger Mouse’s narrator is an iconic role and I can’t wait to get started.”
Bob Higgins, EVP Creative and Production from FremantleMedia Kids & Family Entertainment, said: “Danger Mouse is one of the most popular children’s TV characters ever to grace television screens and we have a big responsibility to carry on the tradition and recreate the comedy magic of the original series.
“Our new vocal cast has the perfect blend of talent, charm and tongue-in-cheek humour to bring these iconic and much-loved characters to life.”
