Bender Voice Actor John DiMaggio Reacts to Fans Boycotting ‘Futurama’ Reboot If He’s Recast
variety.comZack Sharf In the 24 hours since Hulu announced it was bringing back David X. Cohen and Matt Groening’s animated sci-fi comedy series “Futurama,” original cast member John DiMaggio has used social media to champion the many fans who are upset over his potential recasting in the reboot.
DiMaggio, who voiced Bender and several minor characters, is not currently attached to the project. His original co-stars Billy West, Katey Sagal, Tress MacNeille, Maurice LaMarche, Lauren Tom, Phil LaMarr and David Herman are all returning.As reported by Variety, the producers of the series are hopeful DiMaggio will return.
An individual with knowledge of the project said a deal for DiMaggio’s return was still being worked out at the time of the reboot’s announcement.
Should one not happen, Bender will be recast. The possibility of a recast Bender sent “Futurama” fans into a frenzy, with many of them threatening to boycott the reboot should DiMaggio not return.
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