i would indulge in the older animation in the 2000s and continue on with the red leader concept that has been out BEFORE 2016.
I wouldn't use tords character unless I actually had permission from tord larrson since when he left the show he didn't want his character in it anymore and its respectful to ask then just have no effort or respect on trying to find and ask permission.
if I had permission tords character wouldn't have a damn russian accent (jamie lewis spicer did that in 2016) I would actively seek out someone that has a norwedgian accent or let tord himself do it.
if I didn't have permission I would have the future versions of tom and matt make mentions if needed so it was obvious there was the red leader still involved
I would have edd trying to stop a zombeh apocylapse and not try to do something stupid like finding the last can of cola.