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Hank Azaria has actually been willing to step down from voicing Apu for over a year now (as said during a Colbert appearance), but his exit from the character was officially announced today. While this decision was collectively made by Azaria and the heads of The Simpsons, the future of the character has yet to be known.

Much of the controversy behind Azaria voicing Apu came when Hari Kondabolu released his groundbreaking documentary The Problem with Apu in 2017, which sought to bring to light a conversation about race and representation in media.

As you probably guessed, Hari had something to say about today’s news and tweeted the thread below.

It’s interesting to think of The Simpsons, a series that has been very prescient about so many things over decades of being on the air, is now taking a step to address their own problematic element of their show. What lies ahead will be even more intriguing and perhaps, the legendary show is set on a fascinating new direction.

Hank Azaria, The Voice of Apu on The Simpsons, Says He’s Willing to Step Aside from Apu to Include South Asian/Indian Voices

April 25, 2018

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With everything that The Problem With Apu, the documentary by Hari Kondabolu, has pointed out, then the in-episode response from The Simpsons, the resulting remarks and suggested resolution on the controversy from Hank Azaria who has voiced Apu Nahasapeemapetilon for decades is kind of beautiful.

Watch it here.

IFC Orders Series “Stan Against Evil” & “Brockmire” from Dana Gould and Hank Azaria

February 22, 2016

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(via Variety)

Bringing in Simpsons veterans is always a good call.

The great Dana Gould who used to write on The Simpsons and Hank Azaria who is one of the stalwart voice talents at The Simpsons both have series order for their own original series over at IFC.

Gould’s series, called Stan Against Evil, follows an old, crotchety sheriff that is brought out of retirement to fight demons with is female sucessor. Azaria’s series, called Brockmire, centers on a disgraced big time baseball announcer that attempts a comeback in the minor leagues.

Look for both series on IFC’s schedule soon.

The Simpsons Are Going Live at The Hollywood Bowl Complete with an Orchestra

July 17, 2014

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(via Rolling Stone)

This September, The Simpsons will go live on stage at The Hollywood Bowl along with an orchestra backing them for three special shows in a limited engagement.

The evening will be hosted by none other than Hank Azaria and will feature other voices behind The Simpsons as well as special guests like Weird Al Yankovic, Jon Lovitz, and more. Also, The Hollywood Bowl will get a Springfield makeover in case the show itself wasn’t enticing enough.

And to answer your question, yes, tickets are now on sale.

Hank Azaria Is Stepping Down from Voicing Apu on The Simpsons

Hank Azaria, The Voice of Apu on The Simpsons, Says He’s Willing to Step Aside from Apu to Include South Asian/Indian Voices

IFC Orders Series “Stan Against Evil” & “Brockmire” from Dana Gould and Hank Azaria

The Simpsons Are Going Live at The Hollywood Bowl Complete with an Orchestra