“It’s been an honor to play Cleveland on ‘Family Guy’ for 20 years. I love this character, but persons of color should play characters of color.
Therefore, I will be stepping down from the role,” Henry wrote on Twitter Friday.Also Read: 'Central Park' Will Recast Mixed-Race Character Molly, Kristen Bell to Take on New RoleHenry also voices other characters including Herbert, Bruce and Consuela.
Kevin Michael Richardson voices the show’s other two prominent Black characters, Cleveland Jr. and Jerome.Henry’s decision follows similar ones earlier this week.
On Wednesday, Kristen Bell said she would no longer voice a mixed-race character on Apple’s upcoming “Central Park,” hours after “Big Mouth” star Jenny Slate announced that she would no.
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