Exclusive: Shocking Revelation Behind Adventure Time Actor's Absence in Spinoff Finally Unveiled!
Kumail Nanjiani reveals the true reason behind their absence from the Adventure Time spinoff, leaving fans intrigued and eager for more details
Summary
Despite his willingness to do so, Kumail Nanjiani, who had previously voiced Prismo in Adventure Time, did not reprise his role for the spinoff series Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake.
Nanjiani discovered via tweets that he had been given the opportunity to come back, however, his representatives decided to decline the offer without informing him.
Expressing astonishment, Nanjiani apologized for the lack of communication and committed to having a conversation with his representatives regarding the missed chance.
Kumail Nanjiani discovers why he is not involved in Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake, even though his Adventure Time character has returned. The third installment in the beloved Adventure Time series, Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake, premiered on Max on August 31. This spinoff introduces the gender-swapped counterparts of Finn and Jake, Fionna the Human and Cake the Cat, respectively, and explores their adventures. It also brings back Simon Petrikov, formerly known as the Ice King, as the duo seeks his assistance. Additionally, the show features an older version of Finn, who continues to embark on journeys even without Jake.
Despite his previous role as Prismo in the original Adventure Time, Nanjiani does not reprise his character in the spinoff Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake. In a series of now-deleted tweets, Nanjiani discovered that he was offered the opportunity to return, but his representatives politely declined.
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Who Voices Adventure Time's Prismo In The Spinoff?
Yeah, that's not me. I would have loved to reprise my role as Prismo,” expressed the actor, renowned for his performances in Eternals and The Big Sick. “Regrettably, they never approached me to lend my voice to the character once again. I would have happily done it without charging a fee.” In response, showrunner Adam Muto stated that offers were indeed extended, but Nanjiani's representatives declined them. Nanjiani, taken aback, exclaimed, “Wow! They never informed me about this. It's utterly absurd. I sincerely apologize for this misunderstanding. I will personally discuss this with my agents.”
From 2012 to 2016, Nanjiani lent his voice to the character Prismo in Adventure Time for seven episodes. Prismo, a Wish Master and the embodiment of an elderly man's dream, resides in the Time Room at the heart of the show's multiverse. With his infinite power, he is even buddies with formidable figures like Death. This underscores the importance of Nanjiani's recurring role.
Sean Rohani now lends his voice to the character of Prismo, joining a talented cast that includes Madeleine Martin, Roz Ryan, Tom Kenny, Andrew Rannells, and Kayleigh Mckee. Marshall Lee, the gender-swapped version of Marceline the Vampire Queen, continues to be voiced by Donald Glover, reprising his role. Like Nanjiani, Glover's portrayal adds a unique and vibrant element to the franchise. Prismo played a significant role in several important episodes of the original Adventure Time, contributing to the progression of the storyline.
Considering the success of Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake in expanding the world, it is possible that Nanjiani could be involved in future iterations of the beloved animated series. This could potentially lead to an enjoyable storyline that capitalizes on the recast. Nanjiani has expressed his openness to such opportunities, as evident in his recent statement.
Source: Kumail Nanjiani (via Collider)
