It looks like the mystery is over. It has been announced that comedian Jonah Ray is the first choice to be the new host for the Mystery Science Theater 3000 revival.
It was only a week or so ago that the series’ creator, Joel Hodgson, created the Kickstarter campaign to bring the cult series back. Within six days, he reached his $2 million goal and the total is still growing.
Now, Hodgson has confirmed that Ray will be the host of the movie-mocking series. But who else will join? There are rumors that Felicia Day may be in line to play the new mad scientist. Nothing has been confirmed on that front thus far. Word is that the new voice for Crow will be provided by Hampton Yount and Baron Vaughn will voice Tom Servo.
What do you think? Are you a fan of Mystery Science Theater 3000? A fan of Jonah Ray? Who would you like to see join the new cast?
I watched the Turkey Day ’15 that was streaming live on the internet last night and it was confirmed that Hampton Yount will be the new force of Crow T. Robot and Tom Servo’s new voice will be done by Baron Vaughn. I am not familiar with Jonah Ray or Hampton Yount so I cannot speak about how well they will fit into the show that I remember but I am very familiar with Baron Vaughn and I have to say that I think he is the absolute best choice that Joel could have made. I wasn’t even considering contributing… Read more »
Yea! I love MST. HAPPY TO SEE IT BACK.
Brings back fond memories, can’t wait to try it out!