Latest Rick And Morty Season 8 Clip Seems To Tease How The Show Will Finally Reference Recasting Drama

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As a long-time fan with a memory that rivals Rick’s fluidic cubes, I can’t help but feel a strange sense of deja vu as we approach the return of Rick and Morty. The wait for Season 8 has been longer than waiting for a portal gun to recharge, but the promise of more madcap adventures is worth every moment.

It appears that the eighth season of “Rick and Morty” is taking a bit longer than expected to premiere, but we can look forward to its 2025 TV schedule soon. Previously, it was assumed that the Adult Swim series would return in the new year, but this latest clip suggests that it might tackle the ongoing casting controversy surrounding Justin Roiland’s dismissal. I’m thrilled at the prospect of seeing more of the show, especially with its potential acknowledgment of the drama.

Following the necessity of recasting Rick, Morty, and several other characters voiced by Dan Harmon during the seventh season, the eighth season is set to amusingly portray Rick conducting tryouts for Jerry’s replacement. I’m certain things will go swimmingly; take a look at the clip below!

The irony of Rick judging the voice quality of various Jerry replacements is not lost on me, and I think the Rick and Morty writers knew exactly what they were doing with this scene. It’s hilarious to think about Rick pushing Jerry out of the family and replacing him, and maybe we’re in for some deep commentary from the team about the behind-the-scenes drama.

Initially, I overlooked the change early on in “Rick and Morty” Season 7, but there were certainly viewers who believed it was a mistake to let Justin Roiland continue with the show amidst his legal issues related to sexual misconduct and other charges at that time. Some even debated whether removing him might hurt the series.

The case against Roiland was ultimately dismissed, and the former co-creator spoke out about clearing his name. By that time, however, reports had surfaced speaking to how much of a disruption he had become to Rick and Morty, and it was suggested very little of the show’s driving success was due to his contributions. Roiland has not returned to the series, and has since maintained a low profile in Hollywood.

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It’s important to clarify that I don’t believe “Rick and Morty” would intentionally make jokes about the allegations against Justin Roiland or his legal troubles. Instead, it seems more likely that any references to these events would be subtle nods to the audience, acknowledging the challenges of finding new voice actors for beloved characters, given the stressful situation.

Additionally, let me clarify that during Rick’s open auditions, it doesn’t seem like a hint that Chris Parnell might be leaving his role as Jerry Smith’s voice actor. Although the original American voice cast was changed for the anime adaptation, I don’t foresee any significant casting changes happening in the near future. However, as we saw with the series losing its co-creator unexpectedly, anything can happen, so we’ll just have to wait and see what unfolds in the future.

2025 is swiftly approaching, marking the return of “Rick and Morty” on Adult Swim. Here’s hoping for more specifics in the coming months about the exact air date, giving us a glimpse into the continuing adventures hinted at in the video snippet above.

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2024-12-10 20:36