“The Simpsons” fans might notice at least one long-running character sounds a little different in Sunday’s Season 32 premiere.
In the episode, Carl Carlson — Homer Simpson’s nuclear plant co-worker, and best friend to Lenny Leonard — is now voiced by actor Alex Désert (“Better Things”). Désert replaces Hank Azaria in the role, at least for that episode.
The switch comes as “The Simpsons” producers confirmed earlier this summer that it would no longer have white actors voice non-white characters. Azaria had voiced Carl, who is Black, since the beginning of the show.
It’s unclear whether Désert is Carl’s permanent voice, and if he’ll be voicing other characters as well. Among other recurring characters the edict might impact include Dr. Julius Hibbert, who is seen in the episode, but doesn’t speak.
Désert also voices Swarm on Disney Xd’s “Spider-Man: Maximum Venom” and Mr. Bojenkins on Adult Swim...
In the episode, Carl Carlson — Homer Simpson’s nuclear plant co-worker, and best friend to Lenny Leonard — is now voiced by actor Alex Désert (“Better Things”). Désert replaces Hank Azaria in the role, at least for that episode.
The switch comes as “The Simpsons” producers confirmed earlier this summer that it would no longer have white actors voice non-white characters. Azaria had voiced Carl, who is Black, since the beginning of the show.
It’s unclear whether Désert is Carl’s permanent voice, and if he’ll be voicing other characters as well. Among other recurring characters the edict might impact include Dr. Julius Hibbert, who is seen in the episode, but doesn’t speak.
Désert also voices Swarm on Disney Xd’s “Spider-Man: Maximum Venom” and Mr. Bojenkins on Adult Swim...
- 9/24/2020
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Similar News
Madame Web Is Now Streaming On Netflix - Was The Movie Really That Bad?
- 5/14/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Charlie Cox Unveils “Heartbreaking” Initial Plans for ‘Daredevil: Born Again’
- 5/14/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Japanese Genre-Meister Miike Takashi Signs With CAA (Exclusive)
- 5/14/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
7 Best Movies Like ‘Mother of the Bride’ To Watch If You Love The Film
- 5/12/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
7 Best Shows Like ‘The Girls On the Bus’ To Watch If You Love The Series
- 5/12/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
The Best Post-Desert Recovery Sanctuaries in L.A., From Four Seasons’ Massage Menu to Drip’s On-the-Go IV Hydration
- 5/10/2024
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Megapolis Continues Francis Ford Coppola’s Wild Late Career Big Swings
- 5/14/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Crisis On Infinite Earths Was Going To Be Released Theatrically - Marc Guggenheim Reveals Why It Didn't Happen
- 5/14/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch Season 5 Episode 5 The Flash Airs May 21 2024 on History
- 5/14/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s ‘Tomb Raider’ Series Scores Amazon Pickup
- 5/14/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nicolas Cage to Star in Spider-Man Noir Live-Action Series at MGM+, Amazon Prime Video
- 5/14/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
‘The Boys’ Renewed for Season 5 at Amazon
- 5/14/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety - TV News
Edgar Wright in Talks to Direct ‘Barbarella’ Starring Sydney Sweeney
- 5/13/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety - Film News
Third ‘Downton Abbey’ Movie Set With Paul Giamatti
- 5/13/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jennifer Lopez Deserves Credit For Being the Ultimate Latina Rom-Com Queen
- 5/14/2024
- by Zayda Rivera
- Popsugar.com
Aida Rodriguez: Unpacking My Childhood Traumas Through Comedy Is Cathartic
- 5/6/2024
- by Aida Rodriguez
- Popsugar.com
How Erik Rivera Uses Comedy to Heal and Help Others
- 5/6/2024
- by Miguel Machado
- Popsugar.com
Ian Lara: Comedy Gave Me the Strength to Overcome My Mother's Death
- 5/6/2024
- by Ian Lara
- Popsugar.com
Sasha Merci: How Comedy Has Helped Me Navigate Depression
- 5/6/2024
- by Sasha Merci
- Popsugar.com
Cannes 2024 Sales So Far: Neon Buys ‘Titane’ Director Julia Ducournau’s Next Film ‘Alpha’
- 5/14/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
‘Fury Road’: George Miller Says “There’s No Excuse” For The Clash Between Charlize Theron & Tom Hardy On Set
- 5/14/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
‘House Of The Dragon’ Season 2 Trailer: The Massively Popular HBO ‘Thrones’ Spinoff Returns In June
- 5/14/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
‘Baby Reindeer,’ ‘Shogun,’ and ‘Bodkin’ Top Inaugural Gotham TV Awards Nominations
- 5/14/2024
- by Gregory Ellwood
- The Playlist
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Trailer: Emma D’Arcy Battles Olivia Cooke for the Iron Throne
- 5/14/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Edgar Wright in Talks to Direct ‘Barbarella’ Starring Sydney Sweeney
- 5/13/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety - Film News
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Swings to $72 Million at Overseas Box Office, Mighty $131 Million Globally
- 5/12/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety - Film News
Reacher Season 3 Is Arriving Later Than You Probably Expected
- 5/14/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Cannes 2024 Sales So Far: Neon Buys ‘Titane’ Director Julia Ducournau’s Next Film ‘Alpha’
- 5/14/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
‘Fury Road’: George Miller Says “There’s No Excuse” For The Clash Between Charlize Theron & Tom Hardy On Set
- 5/14/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s ‘Tomb Raider’ Series Scores Amazon Pickup
- 5/14/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nicolas Cage to Star in Spider-Man Noir Live-Action Series at MGM+, Amazon Prime Video
- 5/14/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
‘The Boys’ Renewed for Season 5 at Amazon
- 5/14/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety - TV News
Carrie-Anne Moss Joins Arnold Schwarzenegger in Season 2 of FUBAR
- 5/13/2024
- by IMDb News
- IMDb News
Third ‘Downton Abbey’ Movie Set With Paul Giamatti
- 5/13/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News