Jack Black and Rita Ora on Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight, Dr. Seuss, and Childhood Obsessions

With Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight now streaming on Netflix, I recently got to speak with Jack Black (Po) and Rita Ora (Wandering Blade) about making the new series. The 11-episode series is produced by DreamWorks Animation and features Po and Wandering Blade on a globe-trotting quest for redemption and justice as they try to stop four powerful weapons from ever being used. If you’re not aware, Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight is actually the third animated series that has been spawned from the hugely popular animated film series, but it’s the first one in which Jack Black reprises his voice role. Other returning cast members include James Hong as Po’s father Mr. Ping, Amy Hill as Pei Pei, and the series also features Chris Geere as Klaus Dumont, Della Saba as Veruca Dumont, Rahnuma Panthaky as Rukhmini, and Ed Weeks as Colin. The series is produced by Peter Hastings, Shaunt Nigoghossian, Chris Amick and Ben Mekler. During the fun interview, Rita Ora and Jack Black talked about what it’s real