‘Futurama’ Revived at Hulu

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‘Futurama’ Revived at Hulu​

It’s a true honor to announce the triumphant return of Futurama one more time before we get canceled abruptly again.

- Matt Groening

Nearly 10 years after it signed off, Futurama has been revived for a 20-episode run on Hulu, the third platform for the animated comedy from creators Matt Groening and David X. Cohen.

The series that aired its first five seasons on Fox before being revived for three more at Comedy Central will return to production this month for a 2023 premiere. Following an extended deal-making period, original stars Billy West (Fry) and Katey Sagal (Leela) along with ensemble players who voiced multiple characters Tress MacNeille, Maurice LaMarche, Lauren Tom, Phil LaMarr and David Herman will all return. John DiMaggio, who provided the voice behind the wise-cracking robot with the “shiny metal ass,” Bender, is finalizing a deal to return as well, though it has not yet closed.

Source and more: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/futurama-revived-at-hulu-1235090020/

 

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And apparently, John DiMaggionasked for the same payrate as Billy West and Katey Sagal. However, because Hulu considered Bender to be a "side character", they refused, and that's why the deal hasn't been closed yet.

The fanbase rioted about this, obviously. Futurama isn't Futurama without Bender.

 

[Mave]

And apparently, John DiMaggionasked for the same payrate as Billy West and Katey Sagal. However, because Hulu considered Bender to be a "side character", they refused, and that's why the deal hasn't been closed yet.

The fanbase rioted about this, obviously. Futurama isn't Futurama without Bender.

Lmao, I can't even imagine the show without him.