The Shocking Twist That Will Transform Rick & Morty Season 7
Discover how Solar Opposites Season 4 brilliantly turns recasting into an in-universe joke, while Rick & Morty Season 7 faces the challenge of addressing its own recasting, albeit in a less drastic manner Find out why Solar Opposites handles this situation better than its counterpart
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The upcoming season of Rick and Morty, season 7, faces a risky move of recasting its main characters. However, Justin Roiland's other show has already demonstrated that the upcoming season can overcome this challenge. Known for its meta humor, Rick and Morty often references real-world events that have impacted the show. Nevertheless, dealing with the recasting of the titular space-faring duo poses a new puzzle for the series. Surprisingly, Roiland's another animated comedy has dealt with a similar recasting issue, providing a useful blueprint for Rick and Morty season 7 to follow.
Justin Roiland, the creator of the beloved series Rick and Morty, has expanded his portfolio by spearheading other animated projects. However, due to allegations of crimes in 2020, Adult Swim has severed ties with him. Roiland now faces charges of domestic battery with corporal injury and false imprisonment. Despite this, Rick and Morty will continue without him, resulting in the need for recasting in the upcoming season 7. Interestingly, Hulu's Solar Opposites also faces the challenge of recasting Roiland.
Solar Opposites Season 4 Made Its Recasting An In-Universe Joke
Solar Opposites, created by Justin Roiland, is an animated comedy series where Roiland also voices the main character, Korvo. However, due to allegations against Roiland, Solar Opposites has decided to recast Korvo for season 4. Hulu has recently released the first trailer for Solar Opposites season 4, revealing that Korvo's new voice actor will be Dan Stevens, known for his role in Downton Abbey. Although it may seem like an unexpected choice, Stevens fits perfectly within the show's universe and adds an amusing twist to the story. The trailer provides a funny explanation for the actor change. In the clip, Terry accidentally injures Korvo by throwing a dart into his throat. Fortunately, Yumyulack uses a Schlorpian voice-fixing ray to heal Korvo, resulting in a completely new voice portrayed by Dan Stevens. The updated Solar Opposites intro is also showcased, featuring Stevens providing the opening narration. This suggests that the voice change is likely permanent and turns Roiland's recasting into a humorous joke.
Rick & Morty Season 7 Has To Address Its Recasting (Even If It Isn't That Different)
Solar Opposites Is Handling Its Recast Better Than Rick & Morty
Rick and Morty season 7 must address the recasting of Rick and Morty, even if it remains similar to Roiland's original version. Unlike Solar Opposites, which took an extreme approach to Korvo's new voice, Rick and Morty season 7's recast will seamlessly integrate, as stated by Cartoon Network president Michael Ouweleen. However, due to Rick and Morty's meta nature, acknowledging the recasting and the controversy surrounding Justin Roiland is necessary. It would feel odd if Rick and Morty didn't acknowledge this situation, as the series thrives on making jokes about its own production.
The likelihood of Rick and Morty season 7 addressing the issue of recasting seems low, considering the general perception that the new voices are hardly noticeable. In contrast, Solar Opposites handles its recasting in a much more commendable manner by acknowledging the elephant in the room. The news surrounding Justin Roiland's involvement has garnered significant attention in relation to Rick and Morty's production of season 7, making it widely known among fans. Consequently, the failure of Rick and Morty to promptly address the matter places it slightly below Solar Opposites in this regard.
Rick and Morty may potentially explore the topic of Roiland recast in a more prominent manner, taking into account its higher status compared to Solar Opposites, which lacks the same level of popularity. Nevertheless, there are alternative ways to cleverly incorporate the voice actor switch into the show without turning it into a mere joke. One possibility is to introduce alternate dimension versions of Rick and Morty, while another option involves the utilization of a voice-altering device. Failure to acknowledge the recasting in season 7 may risk the series becoming a clumsy imitation of previous seasons, a pitfall that Solar Opposites artfully avoided.
