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Harry Shearer No Longer Voicing Black ‘Simpsons’ Character Dr. Hibbert, Kevin Michael Richardson to Take Over

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Jordan Moreau Kevin Michael Richardson will be taking over the voice role of Dr. Hibbert on “The Simpsons,” replacing Harry Shearer, who portrayed the Black character since 1990.Shearer voiced Dr.

Hibbert on Sunday’s episode of “The Simpsons,” titled “DiaryQueen,” for the final time. Next week’s episode “Wad Goals” will feature Kevin Michael Richardson in the role, a representative for 20th Television confirmed to Variety.The recasting comes after “Simpsons” producers said in June 2020 that white actors will no longer play non-white characters.

Prior to that, Hank Azaria voiced the Indian character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon for years, drawing backlash among fans and the South Asian community.

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