“I don’t want to be overshadowed”: ‘Rick and Morty’ Producer Is Not Worried About Co-creator Justin Roiland Getting Fired After Domestic Abuse Charges
Justin Roiland’s animated show, Rick and Morty, which nabbed a 70-episode order in 2018, is locked in through season 10. But the sad part of the news is that the co-creator of the famous series, Roiland, will no longer be a part of the much-loved show.
His departure came in when Adult Swim ended their ties with Justin Roiland after the charges accusations being pressed against him. Roiland is facing felony domestic abuse charges in Orange County and a massive backlash online, where reports of his bad behavior with women have proliferated.
Adult Swim Cuts Ties with Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland
Justin Roiland, whose exit from the Adult Swim series was announced in January in light of domestic abuse charges, has voiced the titular characters of the Emmy-winning animated sticom since its 2013 launch. But in an unexpected turn of events, Adult Swim has dropped Rick and Morty co-creator and voice-actor Justin Roiland over charges of domestic violence against an ex-girlfriend.
Previously a statement released by Adult Swim, part of the Cartoon Network, read, “Adult Swim has ended its association with Justin Roiland. “Rick and Morty will continue. The talented and dedicated crew are hard at work on season seven.”
Rick and Morty recently held a San Diego Comic-Con panel where executive producer of the show, Steve Levy said, “We are closing in on the end of our process of the recast,” “It’s gonna be great. I am thoroughly impressed with everything that’s going on, including all the work on season seven.” He further added, “Truly, that’s the thing I don’t want to be overshadowed. The show is as good as it’s ever been.” Rick and Morty has been renewed by Adult Swim through Season 10.
Rick and Morty’ Season 7: Everything We Know So Far
Despite being a highly successful and popular adult animated shows to be ever made, Rick and Morty is reportedly going through significant restructuring ahead of the upcoming seventh season. One of the most controversial topics surrounding the show is the departure of its c0-creator, Justin Roiland over domestic violence charges. As reported both Rick and Morty will have new voices in the upcoming season. Though the creative team is putting efforts day in and day out, yet a release date for Rick and Morty Season 7 has not yet been revealed.
Following the tradition of previous seasons, the new season will also be having ten episodes and the show will likely still be premiering on the Adult Swim network. With no release date, there is also no first trailer for the seventh part of the show and many other details are still a mystery. Most of the team is expected to return as it is for the show except the recasting in place of Justin Roiland. Following HBO Max’s rebranding into Max, it was announced that the first Rick and Morty spin-off is in development as a Max exclusive, Rick and Morty: The Anime.
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Source: The Hollywood Reporter
