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James Jonah Cummings (born November 3, 1952) is an American voice actor. Since beginning his career in the 1980s, he has appeared in almost 400 roles. Cummings has frequently worked with The Walt Disney Company and Warner Bros., including as the official voice of Winnie the Pooh since 1988, Tigger since 1989, the Tasmanian Devil since 1991, and Pete since 1992. Other notable roles include Fat Cat and Monterey Jack on Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (1989–1990), the title character of Darkwing Duck (1991–1992), Dr. Robotnik on the Sonic the Hedgehog animated series (1993–1994), Kaa on Jungle Cubs (1996–1998), and Cat on CatDog (1998–2005).
The Queen of Hearts prequel series follows the life of the formidable monarch before Alice's arrival in Wonderland. The story begins when the Queen was still a young girl, a princess who will one day take over as the ruler of Wonderland. From an early age, the Queen showed a fierce determination to succeed, no matter the cost. As she grew older, she became more ruthless in her quest for power, seeing anyone who opposed her as a threat to be eliminated. Along the way, she made allies and enemies, some of whom would become crucial to her reign. One of her closest confidantes was her husband, the King of Hearts. Despite their close bond, though, tensions simmered between them, fueled by the Queen's insatiable desire for power. She also befriended the enigmatic Cheshire Cat, who provided her with valuable advice and counsel in her rise to power. As the Queen's rule over Wonderland solidified, she grew increasingly paranoid and cruel, leading to a revolt by some of her subjects. The series will explore the events leading up to the Queen's infamous outbursts, as well as shed light on what made her such a ruthless ruler. Overall, the series would delve into the backstory of one of Disney's most iconic villains, providing a deeper understanding of what drove her to become the tyrannical monarch feared by all in Wonderland.
