Justin Roiland Is Being Recast on Rick and Morty

The iconic character Pickle Rick from the animated comedy Rick and Morty will undergo a significant change. Following Adult Swim’s decision to sever ties with co-creator Justin Roiland, who faced felony domestic violence charges (later cleared), the network is in the process of recasting all of Roiland’s voice roles in the show. Despite this change, Rick and Morty will continue its production.

In an interview with French publication Première, Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen and Rick and Morty executive producer Steve Levy discussed the show’s future without Roiland’s involvement. Ouweleen confirmed that Roiland would be replaced in the dubbing process, emphasizing the crucial role of voices in an animated series. He acknowledged the challenges they faced but expressed optimism about the transition, stating that the new voice actor would not simply imitate Roiland.

Levy compared the situation to the ever-evolving character Bugs Bunny, who has been portrayed by various voice actors over the years. He expressed confidence that Rick and Morty would handle the transition even better, assuring fans that everything would be fine and great. The hope is that the new voice actor chosen by the network will master the unique quirks of the character, including the distinctive burps and the catchphrase “Oh, geez.”

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Despite the change, the collaboration of different elements such as writing, character design, and voice acting will continue to shape the essence of Rick and Morty as a beloved animated series.

The iconic character Pickle Rick from the animated comedy series Rick and Morty will undergo a significant change. Adult Swim, the network behind the show, is in the early stages of recasting all of Justin Roiland’s voice roles following his departure from the series. Roiland, the co-creator of Rick and Morty, faced charges of felony domestic violence in January, leading to Adult Swim severing ties with him. However, Roiland was later cleared of these charges.

Justin Roiland Is Being Recast on Rick and Morty

During an interview with French publication Première, Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen and Rick and Morty executive producer Steve Levy discussed how the show would move forward without Roiland’s involvement. Ouweleen mentioned that Roiland would be replaced in the dubbing process, highlighting the importance of voices in an animated series. He acknowledged the difficulties the team faced but expressed confidence that the transition would be successful, emphasizing the collaborative nature of the show and the significance of writing and character design alongside the voices.

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Levy drew a comparison to the character Bugs Bunny, which has had multiple voice actors throughout its history, with varying degrees of success. He described the situation as unique and expressed optimism, believing that Rick and Morty would excel even without Roiland’s voice. Levy reassured fans that the new voice actor would bring their own interpretation to the character, rather than attempting to impersonate Roiland. He expressed confidence in the outcome, saying, “It will be fine. It’ll be great.” Fans can only hope that the chosen voice actor can master the distinctive burping and deliver the iconic catchphrase, “Oh, geez.”

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