Surprise Replacement: Discover the Unexpected New Face Behind Mr Poopybutthole in Rick & Morty!

Summary

New actor John Allen has been brought in to voice Mr. Poopybutthole in Rick & Morty, taking pressure off the main actors Ian Cardoni and Harry Belden.

In light of co-creator Justin Roiland's departure, it became essential to give the show a fresh start. This meant finding new actors to portray the iconic roles of Rick and Morty. While the decision to recast was challenging, it was necessary due to the creative issues exposed by Roiland's departure and the need for a revitalizing presence in the show.

An executive producer of Rick & Morty has announced the addition of a new actor to voice the beloved character, Mr. Poopybutthole. Apart from giving life to the show's main characters, Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith, the departed co-creator Justin Roiland also voiced several supporting characters on Adult Swim's immensely popular animated sci-fi series. Among Roiland's vocal creations was the adored Mr. Poopybutthole, who first appeared in the iconic "Total Rickall" episode of season 2 and has been known for breaking the fourth wall.

The cast of Rick and Morty season 7 underwent changes following Roiland's firing due to allegations of sexual misconduct. New actors were brought in to voice the characters of Rick and Morty, while another actor, John Allen, was later hired to portray Mr. Poopybutthole. EP Scott Marder revealed Allen as the replacement for Roiland and explained why neither Ian Cardoni nor Harry Belden, who played Rick and Morty respectively, took on the role of Mr. Poopybutthole. According to Marder, the decision was made due to time constraints and the expanded role of Mr. Poopybutthole. Cardoni and Belden were already busy, so Allen was brought in to alleviate their workload and ensure the episode's completion.

Rick and Morty Needed a New Start After Roiland’s Departure

The impact of Roiland stepping down as the voice of the main characters on Rick and Morty remains to be seen. It is possible that the show will continue unchanged, with viewers hardly noticing Roiland's absence. However, there is a chance that some subtle essence of the show may be lost now that soundalikes, rather than Roiland himself, are giving voice to Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith.

Regardless of how things unfold in season 7 and beyond, it is clear that Rick and Morty needed a fresh start after Roiland's departure. Reports about the co-creator of the series suggest that he had lost interest on a creative level and had become more of a negative influence than a positive one. Recasting characters like Rick & Morty's leads and Mr. Poopybutthole was always a risky move, but the show had no choice. The newly-appointed actors now have the responsibility to bring their own unique interpretations to the beloved characters from Adult Swim's long-standing animated hit.

Source: THR