Reviving Danny Phantom: Why Tom Holland Should Star in the Live-Action Reboot
Danny Phantom Reboot: A Nostalgic Fan Favorite
With other nostalgic Nicktoons such as “Rugrats,” “Dora the Explorer,” and “Avatar: The Last Airbender” getting their own respective reimaginings in recent years, many think a “Danny Phantom” reboot is long overdue. A Change.org petition started in 2016 to bring back the show has currently amassed over 18,000 signatures, with fans reminiscing of how much the series meant to them while believing that it had more potential than its three seasons and over 50 episodes allowed.
Tom Holland as Danny Phantom: A Perfect Casting Choice
Should Paramount give the greenlight to a live-action reboot, some have vouched for “Spider-Man” star Tom Holland to take on the titular role. Among these believers is “Danny Phantom” creator Butch Hartman. Hartman, who is also responsible for other fan-favorite cartoons such as “The Fairly OddParents” and “T.U.F.F. Puppy,” shared this take when asked who he’d cast as Danny while attending Orlando’s MegaCon Fan Expo in February. “Tom Holland, all the way,” he shared (via ComicBook.com). “It’s got to be Tom Holland.”
Danny Phantom Reboot: Celebrating 20 Years
Given that “Danny Phantom” celebrates its 20th anniversary in April, the time seems right for the show to get a new lease on life. And if Nickelodeon wants to strike while the iron’s hot, getting Holland on board is a no-brainer.