John DiMaggio, the voice actor for the show, did not return for the new season due to salary demands. When the revival was announced, fans online made it clear that there can only be one Bender, and that the show's creative team was looking to recast the role. John DiMaggio has agreed to reprise his role as the sarcastic and sardonic robot Bender in a new movie.
DiMaggio slipped into character in his official statement to celebrate his return.
I'm back, baby! I can't wait to get back to work with my family and I am so grateful for the love and support of fans and colleagues alike. I don't care what floats your boat. I'm back, baby! I want to bite my shiny metal ASS!
Matt Groening and David X. Cohen welcomed DiMaggio back to the fold with statements of their own.
Groening said that they knew they had the right person when John DiMaggio tried out. We're all back, baby!
Cohen said that John DiMaggio is also a great human being. It is a once-in-a-lifetime thrill to be back with our entire original cast and the incredible animators of Rough Draft Studios.
The rest of the original cast has already signed on. Billy West, Katey Sagal, Maurice LaMarche, Lauren Tom, Phil LaMarr, and David Herman will all reprise their roles.
The revival season will consist of twenty episodes, and will premiere on the streaming service, Hulu. The previous seasons can be found on Hulu.
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