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The Simpsons to cease white actors voicing non-white characters

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The Simpsons will no longer feature white actors voicing non-white characters, network Fox has said. The news was confirmed amid growing pressure on the entertainment industry to provide more opportunities for diverse performers.

It follows a recent spike of white actors saying they will no longer voice non-white characters in animated shows. Fox said in statement: “Moving forward, The Simpsons will no longer have white actors voice non-white characters.” The Simpsons, which has been on the air since 1989, had faced criticism for having Hank Azaria, who is white, voicing Indian shopkeeper Apu.

Azaria confirmed in January he would no longer perform the role, following years of controversy. Another white actor – Harry Shearer – voiced the

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