The New Era of Rick and Morty Season 7

The Hunt for Rick Prime and Wild Sci-Fi Adventures

The long-running Adult Swim show enters a new era with Rick and Morty season 7. The latest season of the iconic animated comedy sees the duo continuing their hunt for Rick Prime, the version of the titular scientist behind the deaths of Diane across every reality, while also encountering more wild sci-fi adventures, including the titular teen and his sister melding bodies and Rick and Jerry mixing up their brains.

Morty and Rick celebrating in Rick's space craft in Rick and Morty

Following Justin Roiland's dismissal from the show, Ian Cardoni and Harry Belden are now leading the ensemble Rick and Morty season 7 cast as the titular characters alongside returning stars Spencer Grammer, Chris Parnell, and Sarah Chalke. With co-creator Dan Harmon and showrunner Scott Marder still at the helm of the show, the latest season continues its winning streak with more hilarious adventures and deep character work.

Rick, Summer, Beth, Morty and Jerry in Rick and Morty season 7

Ahead of the finale, Screen Rant interviewed stars Ian Cardoni and Spencer Grammer to discuss Rick and Morty season 7, the former's process of taking over the titular role from Roiland, the latter's thoughts on Summer's wild stories in the season, and the future of the show.

Sanchez/Smith family in Rick and Morty season 7

Ian Cardoni & Spencer Grammer: Behind the Scenes

Ian Cardoni, who took over the role of Rick from Justin Roiland, shared his experience of stepping into the iconic character's shoes. He expressed his excitement and the ongoing process of growing with the character. Spencer Grammer, on the other hand, discussed her reaction to Summer's weird and exciting adventure in 'Wet Kuat Amortican Summer', where Summer gets fused with Morty. Both actors also delved into the ad-libbing opportunities and their favorite moments from the show.

Rick in Wet Kuat Amortican Summer in Rick and Morty season 7

Cardoni mentioned that the writing on the page is already wonderful and doesn't require much ad-libbing, but there were moments when they could try some alternative lines and new noises. Grammer expressed her love for episodes where she gets to be an action star and explore different aspects of Summer's character. They also shared their thoughts on the opening credit montages and the sequences they would love to see come to life.

Morty, Summer and Beth in Rick and Morty season 7

About Rick and Morty Season 7

Rick and Morty is the Emmy award-winning half-hour animated hit comedy series on Adult Swim that follows a sociopathic genius scientist who drags his inherently timid grandson on insanely dangerous adventures across the universe. Rick Sanchez is living with his daughter Beth’s family and constantly bringing her, his son-in-law Jerry, granddaughter Summer, and grandson Morty into intergalactic escapades.

Rick and Summer in Rick and Morty season 7

The Rick and Morty season 7 finale premieres on December 17.

Beth, Jerry and Space Beth in Rick and Morty season 7