Fans of the popular animated series Futurama have a lot to look forward to as they gear up for their favorite show’s 10th anniversary. The first news is that voice actor John DiMaggio will be reprising his role as Bender, and the second is some exciting casting was announced.
John DiMaggio, who played Bender in the original Futurama series, will be reprising his role as Bender in the revival of the show. Bender is one of the main characters in Futurama and is often seen as an antagonist to Fry.
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The whole original cast of Futurama has already confirmed that they will all reprise their roles for Hulu’s upcoming reboot. John DiMaggio was the last cast member to refuse to return for Matt Groening’s next series. He wasn’t only lobbying for more money for himself; he was also advocating for the whole group.
Mr. DiMaggio had written a long social media post immediately after the team’s rebirth announcement, in which his cause was dubbed #bendergate.
“I’ve been reflecting on everything that’s happened over the last several months, and just to be clear, I don’t believe that solely I deserve to be paid more.” I believe the whole ensemble does. Negotiations are an unavoidable aspect of working in the entertainment industry.”
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February 16, 2022 — John DiMaggio (@TheJohnDiMaggio)
From fans to series creators Matt Groening and David X. Cohen, it seems that there was widespread support for John. “We knew we got our Bender from the minute John DiMaggio auditioned last century,” Groening remarked.
“John DiMaggio is a fantastic human person as well as a great robot,” Cohen remarked, expressing his admiration for Mr. DiMaggio.
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It didn’t take John DiMaggio long to get back into character, though, as he made an official statement shortly after.
“BABY, I’M BACK!” “I’m so thankful for the love and support of fans and colleagues (particularly my wife, Kate) during this time, and I can’t wait to go back to work with my ‘Futurama’ family,” DiMaggio stated.
“Now that #Bendergate is officially finished, put it on the back of a shelf behind Xmas decorations, or in that kitchen drawer with all of the other trash you keep in there like old useless crazy glue, or even in a jar where you preserve farts.” I don’t care what floats your boat; you get the idea. BABY, I’M BACK! BITE MY GLAMOROUS METAL ASS!”
“So congratulations to everyone at ‘Futurama,’” Matt Groening said. “Baby, we’re all back!”
Futurama is scheduled to debut on Hulu in 2023.
Variety is the source of information (via Slashfilm)
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John DiMaggio is going to be reprising his role as Bender in the upcoming revival of Futurama. The show will consist of 10 episodes, which will air on Comedy Central in 2017. Reference: futurama episodes.
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Is John DiMaggio returning to Futurama?
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Who will voice Bender?
A: That is still up in the air, but Bender will be voiced by John DiMaggio.
Was Futurama cancelled?
A: Yes, Futurama was cancelled in 2013.
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