This year, several white voice actors from animated series have decided to forego their roles as characters of color in order for them to be recast, in some cases, to actors of color. Here are some examples of shows where this happened, from “Big Mouth” to “The Simpsons.”
Hank Azaria as Apu and Carl on “The Simpsons”
Azaria confirmed to reporters at Winter TCA earlier this year that he will no longer do the voice of Indian American convenience-store proprietor Apu Nahasapeemapetilon on “The Simpsons.” Film producer Adi Shankar previously said that the show plans to drop the character altogether. Azaria also did the voice of Carl, who was voiced by by Alex Désert in its last season premiere.
Jenny Slate as Missy on “Big Mouth”
The comedian said that “Black characters on an animated show should be played by Black people” when she gave up the role of Missy on the Netflix animated series.
Hank Azaria as Apu and Carl on “The Simpsons”
Azaria confirmed to reporters at Winter TCA earlier this year that he will no longer do the voice of Indian American convenience-store proprietor Apu Nahasapeemapetilon on “The Simpsons.” Film producer Adi Shankar previously said that the show plans to drop the character altogether. Azaria also did the voice of Carl, who was voiced by by Alex Désert in its last season premiere.
Jenny Slate as Missy on “Big Mouth”
The comedian said that “Black characters on an animated show should be played by Black people” when she gave up the role of Missy on the Netflix animated series.
- 2/23/2021
- by Margeaux Sippell and Andrea Towers
- The Wrap
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