One of the originalMighty Ducksstars has returned to suit up again in new nostalgic photos.The Mighty Ducksis a 1992 comedy about an underdog hockey team that is coached by a lawyer who is forced to do community service.The Mighty Duckswas directed by Stephen Herek and featured a leading cast includingEmilio Estevez, Joss Ackland, Lane Smith, Heidi King, Josef Sommer, Joshua Jackson, Elden Henson, and Shaun Weiss. The film had two follow-up sequels, withD2: The Mighty Ducksin 1994 andD3: The Mighty Ducksin 1996.
Now, a post fromWeissgives a nostalgic look atThe Mighty Ducks. In the images,Weiss wears his hockey jersey and helmet, and in the last shot, he is in the rink again. He gives a shocked expression to the camera in the selfie image. In his nostalgic caption, Weiss wrote “Last time I skated was the final day of filming D3,” in reference to 1996’sD3: The Mighty Ducks. In addition to this message, Weiss mentioned that this was part of “working on promos for FunkAway,” who he thanked for “giving [him] a reason to lace up.”
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Weiss is known for playing Goldberg inThe Mighty Ducksfranchise. When he made his debut in the franchise, Weiss was only 13 years old. Even by the end of the franchise, the 1979-born actor was only 17 years old. This makes playing Goldberg very much a part ofWeiss' child acting career, as he was inThe Mighty Ducksduring his teen years. Now 45 years old,Weiss can endearingly reflect on his time playing Goldberg, over 30 years after making his 1992 debut as the character.
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Beyond remembering Goldberg’s place inThe Mighty Ducks, seeing Weiss suit up again is a great reminder of the lasting impact of the sports film. ThoughThe Mighty Duckswas panned upon its release, the film has appealed to audiences over time. The originalThe Mighty Ducksmovie, for example, has a23% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes, but a 65% among audiences. This shows the generally favorable reviews ofThe Mighty Ducks, despite its poor critical reception.
The Mighty Duckswas also developed into a two-season Disney+ TV show titledThe Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.
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I think one of the reasons whyThe Mighty Ducksstands up today is in part because of its comedic elements. There are plenty of underdog sports films such asRudyandHoosiers, but they often exist more in the drama space.The Mighty Ducksfranchisemay be goofy at times, but its comedy gives it an endearing quality that allows it to be a fun watch today. Cast members like Weiss clearly still feel a love for the project, making watchingThe Mighty Ducksin the present day even more appealing.
