The Rocketeer

About The Rocketeer

The Rocketeer is an American computer-animated children's television series. It premiered on Disney Junior and Disney Channel in the United States on November 8, 2019. The show is inspired by Dave Stevens' comic book character and Walt Disney Pictures' 1991 film adaptation. The series follows Kit Secord, a young girl who receives a surprise package on her birthday revealing she's next in line to become the Rocketeer, a legendary superhero who has the ability to fly with the aid of a rocket-powered jetpack.

Making / Production

The series is produced by Wild Canary Animation, with Nicole Dubuc serving as showrunner. The series is designed to promote girls in leadership roles and inspire young viewers to embrace their potential. The Rocketeer's role serves as an empowering symbol for Kit and viewers alike.

Actors

• Kitana Turnbull as Kit Secord / The Rocketeer - She does a splendid job of portraying a brave, adventurous, and compassionate young girl.
• Billy Campbell as Dave Secord - He lends his voice as Kit's father and crafts mechanic, reprising his role from the 1991 film.
• Kathy Najimy as Sareena Secord - She delivers her role as Kit's mother and a diner server with depth and distinction.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Rocketeer is a series inspired by Dave Stevens' comic book and the subsequent 1991 film adaptation.
• Billy Campbell, who voices Dave Secord in this series, played Cliff Secord / The Rocketeer in the 1991 film.
• This is the second Rocketeer animated project after "The Rocketeer: Excelsior," which was never completed.

Quotes

• "Time to Rocketeer up!" - Kit Secord
• "Yeah, serving up justice!" - Kit Secord
• "Every great hero is just a regular person who makes brave choices." - Dave Secord

Music, Soundtrack

• The series theme song is performed by singer/songwriter Beau Black.
• The series score composer is Dominic Lewis, who has crafted a mix of jazz swing and superheroic sounds to match the series' action and adventure.