Howard the Duck (film)

Howard the Duck is an upcoming American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Nicholas Stoller and written by Kevin Smith and Dave Willis, and stars Seth Green, Zoey Deutch, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Seth Rogen, Cynthy Wu, Paige Hurd and Lea Thompson.

Cast
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 * as : A duck who originated from Duckworld before being abducted and finding himself on earth. He is sarcastic, cynical and misanthropic, but ultimately becomes accepted by a group of strange and peculiar friends.
 * as : A young woman who takes pity on Howard and forms an oddly affectionate relationship with him. She is studying to be a veterinarian while working at her mother's cafe.
 * as Paul Same: Beverly's geeky friend who has an interest in studying Howard and where he came from. While named after a character from the comics, his personality is based on Phil Blumburtt from the 1986 movie.
 * as : A controversial journalist whose hand becomes severed and replaced by a metal ball. He becomes a villain to warp the world to his whim.
 * as Dr. Floyd Angst: A deranged scientist who transforms Lester Verde into Doctor Bong.
 * Cynthy Wu as Tara Tam: Beverly's toughened friend who works at a tattoo parlor and the object of Paul's affections who shares Howard's sarcastic wit.
 * as Iris Coleman: Beverly's fashion model friend who has connections and tries to popularize Howard's image for the public. Iris is not based on any particular character from the comic and is instead an amalgam of various characters.
 * as Leah Switzler: Beverly's widowed mother who does not seem at all fazed at the strange things that are happening around her. Thompson's casting is an in-joke to her role as Beverly in the 1986 movie.