An Open Letter from WIA President Marge Dean
Women in Animation’s president addresses important issues surrounding last week’s Atlanta shootings and the need to stand against hate-based violence of all kinds.
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Matt Groening Addresses ‘The Simpsons’ Re-Casting Moves
In a new BBC interview, the iconic show’s creator shares his support for the decision to replace Harry Shearer in the role of Dr. Hibbert, agreeing that change is needed, not just with actors, but the entire industry.
Kevin Michael Richardson Replaces Harry Shearer as Dr. Hibbert on ‘The Simpsons’
Following last June’s announcement that white actors would no longer voice Black characters on the show, producers reveal that starting with next week’s episode, Richardson will take over the role Shearer has voiced for over 30 years.
Arif Zahir Breaks Out as the New Cleveland Brown on ‘Family Guy’
The actor known as Azerzz to his 6.2 million YouTube followers lands his dream role voicing the hit animated series character behind the impression he’s been perfecting for years.
FOX’s ‘Family Guy’ Casts New Cleveland Brown
Network announces cast change for show’s upcoming 19th season, set to air beginning Fall 2021.
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Ayo Edebiri Replacing Jenny Slate as Missy on ‘Big Mouth’
Actor and comedian also joins the writers' room for Season 5; move comes two months after show creators apologized for casting white actors in roles for people of color with promise to make changes and be more responsible moving forward.
Harry Shearer Questions Recent ‘The Simpsons’ Casting Changes Based on Race
The veteran actor notes his job, by design, is to be someone he’s not.
Emmy Raver-Lampman Takes Over Role of Molly on ‘Central Park’
‘Umbrella Academy’ actress joins Loren Bouchard’s Apple TV series one month after he pledged to find a Black or biracial actress to play the character amid a continuing reckoning over representation in the industry.
‘The Simpsons’ to Recast Characters of Color; Mike Henry to Stop Voicing Cleveland Brown on ‘Family Guy’
Moves come on the heels of ‘Big Mouth’ and ‘Central Park’ creators’ decision to recast biracial characters with Black or biracial actors.
‘Big Mouth’ and ‘Central Park’ Will Recast Jenny Slate and Kristen Bell with Black Actors
Creators of both animated comedies apologize for casting white actors in roles for people of color, promising to make changes and be more responsible on such issues moving forward.
Disney Pledges $5 Million to Support Nonprofits That Advance Social Justice
Company signals commitment with initial $2 million donation to the NAACP.
Statement from WIA President Marge Dean and Oscar-Winning Producer Karen Rupert Toliver
Dean shares letter from Executive VP of Creative at Sony Pictures Animation, about the peaceful protests turning to riots, #BlackLivesMatter, and painful realities we’re all facing as a community and country.
