Hank Azaria is speaking out about the immense backlash he faced due to his former role voicing Apu on “The Simpsons”. Controversy has surrounded the long-running character since the release of comedian Hari Kondabolu’s 2018 documentary “The Problem With Apu”, which explored the negative impact from the stereotypes it perpetuates, including the over-the-top Indian accent used by Azaria.
RELATED: Apu Actor Hank Azaria Addresses ‘The Simpsons’ Controversy, Says He’s ‘Willing To Step Aside’ From The Role: ‘It’s Upsetting’ The actor joined in on the most recent episode of Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert“ podcast to apologize for voicing the character, while also calling for more authentic representation in animation.
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