Yesterday, January 25, 2023, we reported that Adult Swim had parted ways with longtime “Rick And Morty” spokesperson, showrunner and co-creator Justin Roiland following serious allegations of domestic violence. A heavy blow to the series, as Roiland lent his voice not only to Rick, the mad scientist with a drinking problem, but also to his shy grandson Morty and many other supporting characters.
It has now been announced that after Adult Swim, Hulu will also end its partnership with the announcer due to the allegations – and Roiland will not be there.”Solar Opposites“still inside”koala man“is heard.
“Solar Opposites” is closely associated with Justin Roiland
Opposite 20th Television Animation and Hulu Originals have announced that they have ended their partnership with Roiland. Nevertheless, the series “Solar Opposites”, in which season 4 will be released in 2023 and a fifth season has already been ordered, and “Koala Man” will continue without Roiland’s participation.
While Roiland served as executive producer on Koala Man but only guest starred as narrator, The end of the collaboration with the dubbing actor should have serious consequences, especially for the series “Solar Opposites”, after all, the series is as closely associated with Roiland as “Rick And Morty”. He is also the mastermind behind the popular sci-fi animated series Hulu, and again he was instrumental in shaping the series as a producer and lead actor.
allegations of domestic violence
As early as January 12, 2023, there were first reports that the voice actor would be charged with serious domestic violence. how reported exclusively, the dubbing actor had to answer to court because criminal charges for assault and deprivation of liberty were filed against him in May 2020. This ad was posted by one of Roiland’s former partners. The former “Rick And Morty” spokesperson is expected to face court again in April.