In the dimension of “Rick and Morty,” absurdity knows no bounds, and realities splinter at the seams. The show is known for its quirky ideas while sending laughs and giggles to its viewers.
But, there has been an unexpected twist in the story of Rick and Morty. New voices emerged on the surface to inhabit the iconic characters.
Fans are wondering, “Who is the new voice of Rick and Morty, and why did this beloved duo undergo a vocal transformation?” Let’s find out why.
In 2020, Roiland, known for voicing ‘Rick and Morty,’ faced legal issues for domestic violence. Even after clearing his name in court, he chose to leave the show. Later on, Adult Swim parted ways with Justin Roiland in January and cast two new voices for Rick as well as Morty. The 7th season of the show is voiced by the voice actors, but their identities are concealed until the season starts on October 15.
Who Was Rick and Morty’s Voice Actor?
The mad scientist Rick and his reluctant grandson Morty made our childhood filled with giggles and laughter. While watching the show, we used to wonder who is the voice behind these two cool pairs of grandpa and grandson. Well, we have the answer, the voice belongs to the multi-talented voice actor and co-creator of the show, Justin Roiland.
Justin was born on February 21, 1980, in Stockton, California. He is known for his amazing contributions to animation and voice acting. He co-created the show, “Rick and Morty,” along with Dan Harmon, a notable figure known for his humor and comedy. Justin also voiced both the characters: Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith.
Roiland also worked on creating and voicing “House of Cosbys” and “Mr. Sprinkles.” Both projects showed his unique comedic style and penchant for dark humor.
The other projects in which Justin showed his talent include animated series like“Adventure Time” and “Gravity Falls.” He also produced video games including “Accounting” and “Trover Saves the Universe”.
Why Did Rick and Morty Get New Voices?
In January 2020, Justin Roiland faced allegations of domestic violence and false imprisonment. Following the charges, Roiland appeared in court previously while he entered a plea of not guilty to the charges in the pre-trial of 2020.
According to the official verdict released on 12 January 2023, Justin faced one count of domestic battery involving physical harm and an additional count of false imprisonment. The accusations are concerned with the unnamed individual and publicly identified as Jane Doe. It is reported that both Doe and Justin were in a relationship at the time of the incident.
Soon after, Justin was declared “not guilty” due to lack of evidence. Meanwhile, Adult Swim and other production networks cut their ties with Justin.
Eventually, Roiland parted ways with the shows “Rick and Morty” and Adult Swim, even after being proven innocent. He expressed his gratitude in the official statement while expressing how all the negative allegations impacted his life negatively.
Who Is the New Voice of Rick and Morty?
Season 7 of Rick and Morty is on the door and will be launched on 15 October 2023. After cutting ties with Justin, Executive Producer Steven Levy said,
“We are closing in on the end of our process of the recast, but I do want to say it’s gonna be great.”
He further added that they cast new voices for both roles, and they are “sound-alikes.”
Furthermore, the details of the new voice actors are sealed, and they will only be revealed after the launch of season 7. An insider reported,
“We want the show to speak for itself. We believe in the strength of the season and our new voices and we want to preserve the viewing experience for fans”.
Fans are now waiting for the new season and new voices, wrapped in this intriguing mystery while showing their concern for Roiland.
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