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.

Premise
Howard recounts to his psychiatrist, Dr. Gerber, how he grew up unfulfilled on Duckworld. Despite a successful career as a marketing exec, his generally cynical attitude has made him a black sheep among his peers. All this changes when he is suddenly abducted by the Collector and placed on display in his collection. A sudden explosion (caused off-screen by Carina in Guardians of the Galaxy) allowed him to escape and he began to "hitchhike" throughout the galaxy. He became hopelessly depressed during the decimation, but when offered the chance to get payback once it was reversed, he hitched a ride to Earth. After the war was over, Howard found himself stuck in Cleveland, Ohio, working at a call center for computers. His psychiatrist, unable to handle Howard's unusual life, decides to drop him as a client. In retaliation, Howard beats him up and calls him "a quack".

Howard lives in a low-income apartment where he lives across from a young woman named Beverly Switzler and her widowed mother Leah who runs a cafe. His other neighbors include the science and theory obsessed Paul Same and professional tattoo artist Tara Tam who is the object of Paul's affection. These four seem to be the only people who care about Howard's well-being and try to bond with him, though he shares a disdain for the "hairless apes". One day, he is approached by Lester Verde, an overzealous journalist who wants to write about extraterrestrials living on Earth, with Howard being the only local E.T.

Cast
Additionally, briefly reprises his role as the  while Fred the Dog reappears as. portrays Dr. Floyd Angst, a deranged scientist who transforms Lester Verde into Doctor Bong. appears as Selma Blotte / Kidney Lady. is portrayed by Evie the cow. The character was referenced in an episode of  appears as Howard's psychiatrist, Dr. Gerber, named after creator. appears as a comic book store owner named Kev.
 * 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.
 * 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 as well as the fact that Deutch is her real daughter.