FORMER Doctor Who star David Tennant will lead the cast of Disney's DuckTales revival in the role of Scrooge McDuck.

The Scottish actor made his debut today in a video released by Disney.

1 David Tennant was revealed to be starring as Scrooge McDuck in the new DuckTales Credit: PA:Press Association

In the video, the full cast is revealed as the actors sing a rendition of the original show's theme song.

David, who has recently gathered great success in hit shows like Jessica Jones and Broadchurch, will play Scrooge McDuck.

He will be joined by a group of well known comedians including Community star Danny Pudi, Parks and Recreation actor Ben Schwartz and Saturday Night Live veteran Bobby Moynihan who will voice his mischievous grandnephews Huey, Dewey and Louie.

Toks Olagundoye and Kate Micucci also make an appearance as the voices of Mrs. Beakley and Webby Vanderquack.

The show will follow the rich Scottish duck as he embarks on his globetrotting travels - his nephews in tow - in an attempt to gain more wealth.

Scrooge's nephew Donald Duck is also amongst the beloved characters to return to the show when it makes its comeback next year.

You guys. This #DuckTales cast. AND THE SONG... No words. Are you as excited as we are? pic.twitter.com/LUbFl2Vw1h — Disney XD (@DisneyXD) December 16, 2016

DuckTales originally ran from 1987 to 1990 and spawned a spin-off movie.

The revival is expected to air in summer 2017.