Tom King Teases Star-Studded Voices for Orion, Darkseid, and More in DC’s Mister Miracle Animated Series

Tom King drops fresh updates on DC’s Mister Miracle animated series, with new details signaling real momentum for the long-gestating project.

DC has kept its Mister Miracle animated series strangely under the radar, but that quiet might not last much longer. Writer and showrunner Tom King just teased that voice cast news is coming, and it sounds like the project is finally stepping into the spotlight.

So, what did Tom King actually say?

On The Brandon Davis Show on May 28, 2026, King said he is playing with Jack Kirby heavy-hitters in the series — think Orion, Darkseid, Mister Miracle, and Big Barda — and made it clear that Scott and Barda’s relationship is the spine of the whole thing. He also teased that the voices behind these characters are going to turn heads.

"Wait till you see who’s being cast. Oh my god, it’s amazing. It’s great."

That’s not nothing, especially for a show that was announced with barely any fanfare while other DC titles hogged the rollout spotlight. For a property built on one of DC’s most acclaimed modern comics, it has been oddly mysterious up to now — which, honestly, fits the character.

How close is it to the comic?

King says the adaptation sticks to what made the book hit so hard in the first place. After years of hearing what readers loved (and what tripped some people up), he’s leaning into the emotional beats that resonated and smoothing out the pieces that were harder to track. In other words: expect the gut punches, not the confusion.

They’re chasing the Mitch Gerads look

On the Comic Geek Speak podcast, King said DC is pushing its animation tools specifically to capture the visual identity and mood of Mitch Gerads’ original artwork. That’s a pretty ambitious target — Gerads’ style is distinctive — and King sounds confident about the effort.

King isn’t just writing — he’s everywhere

He’s writing every script, directing actors in the booth, editing the pilot, and reviewing artwork. Mitch Gerads is on board as a producer, which should help keep the show’s vibe in sync with the comic.

First looks are coming soon

DC is bringing its animated TV slate to the Annecy Festival in June, with Mister Miracle on the list. If you want a date to circle for early footage or at least some concrete details, that’s it. Here’s what DC says is getting first looks there:

• Starfire!
• Mister Miracle
• DC Super Powers
• Creature Commandos S2
• Batman: Caped Crusader S2
• My Adventures with Green Lantern

The bigger picture

Between the casting teases and the tech talk, this is lining up as one of DC’s more formally bold animated swings — which tracks with the studio getting braver about letting different projects try different tones. Mister Miracle being both emotionally sharp and visually experimental? Yes, please.

Who are you most excited to see in the show: Orion, Darkseid, Scott Free, or Big Barda?