Summary
Mark Hamill has officially joined the cast of the newSpongeBobSquarePantsmovie as the Flying Dutchman, and reveals his new voice for the role live atSan Diego Comic-Con. As a ghoulish green pirate ghost from the original series, The Flying Dutchman is one of the most iconic characters in the originalSpongeBobseries. He made his first appearance in pictures in the episode “Squidward the Unfriendly Ghost” before he physically appeared in “Scaredy Pants.” He wasoriginally voiced by Brian Doyle-Murrayin the series.
In a panel thatScreen Rantattended at San Diego Comic-Con,Hamill is announced to be joining the cast ofThe SpongeBob Movie: The Search for SquarePantsas The Flying Dutchman. Hamill took to the stage with theSearch for SquarePantsteam to help reveal the news of his casting.Hamill also revealed his voicefor The Flying Dutchman, by saying the phrase “I am the flying Dutchman.” Check out Hamill’s Flying Ducthman voice below:
Why Hamill Will Be A Great Flying Dutchman
Hamill Brings A Plethora Of Voice Acting Experience
Hamill’scasting as The Flying DutchmaninThe SpongeBob Movie: The Search for SquarePantscomes as somewhat of a surprise. Previously,it had been assumed that the Flying Dutchman’s previous voice actor, Brian Doyle-Murray, would appear in the rolealongside other recurring cast members. While Doyle-Murray had not been confirmed for this role, the actor is still working and appeared inSpongeBobas recently as 2023, in a season 13 episode of the series.
Hamill’s announcement at San Diego Comic Con is a huge win for theSpongeBobmovie. Apart from appearing in theStar Warsfilms, Hamill’s most notable acting talent is as a voice actor. Most prominently, he has been a sinister and unnervingJoker inBatman: The Animated Series, showing his knack for character voices. He has also contributed his talents to shows likeInvincibleandMasters of the Universe. As such, Hamill is well-prepared to take on an iconic role such as The Flying Dutchman.
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Hamill’s casting announced inThe SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePantsmay also help contextualize a vague social media post Hamill wrote earlier this year. Back in May, Hamill wrote “This tweet will gain significance when the movie I start today is publically announced.” While this could have also referenced theStephen King adaptationThe Long Walk, for which Hamill’s casting was announced, it seems like theSpongeBobmovie would be a huge role for Hamill to report. Though audiences have but a snippet of Hamill’s Flying Dutchman voice, it is a promising take so far.
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants
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The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants follows SpongeBob as he embarks on an underwater adventure to the ocean depths, confronting the ghostly Flying Dutchman. This 2025 release continues the beloved series' tradition of humor and undersea escapades.
