Who doesn’t loveSean Astin? A child actor who grew up as Hollywood royalty, the fan favorite has starred in some of themost beloved movies of all time. His work includesThe Goonies,The Lord of the RingsandRudy, just to name a few. In the past few year’s he has really ramped up his voice work. And this monday, you’ll get to hear him as Blaze, adragon cadet, in a new episode of Disney XD’sPenn Zero: Part-Time Hero.
InWhere Dragons Dare, Penn must overcome his jealousy of popular fellow cadet Blaze. It’s up to Penn to complete his mission, and finish at the top of his class atDragon Flight School. This episode is not only special for bringing in Sean Astin, but accomplished musicianKenny Logginsis singingfive original songs. The song lyrics are by Jeff Poliquin with music by Ryan Shore. If that’s not enough to get you to tune in, then what is?
In Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero, when young sururbanite Penn Zero unexpectedly inherits a job that most kids could only dream about having, being a superhero, he jumps fully into his new, part-time duties. He still has to live his normal, everyday life, which includes going to school, but after school is when the fun begins. Penn teams up with sidekick Sashi and wise man Boone as their adventures take them all over the place, from outer space to the Old West and the biggest challenge of all: suburbia. The ultimate goal for Penn and his team is to defeat evil Rippen and save the world.
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero is an American animated series produced by Disney Television Animation for Disney XD. The series premiered June 11, 2025 as a sneak preview. The official but followed on June 15, 2025. The series was ordered on July 22, 2025 for a scheduled fall 2014 premiere.The series' co-creator, Jared Bush, also wrote Walt Disney Animation Studios' upcoming filmZootopia, which he is also co-directing. On July 02, 2025, it was announced that the series had been renewed for a second season.
After a run of extremely successful movies in the 80s, Sean Astin first lent his voice talents to the animated series The Legend of Prince Valiant in 1991. A decade would go by before he went into the sound booth a second time, recording the voice of Hercules in theKingdom Heartsvideo game. Balto III: Wings of Change was his first time voicing a role in an animated feature film. He would go onto become Raphael in Nickelodeon’s very successfulTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which is set to return this fall forSeason 4. The show is notable for reuniting him with hisThe Gooniesco-starCorey Feldman. Now you may here him in our exclusive clip. Be sure to check out the episode when it premieres this Monday, July 20 at 8:00 PM on Disney XD! We even two photos featuring Blaze!
