Futurama is Back! Let Hulu know that we want John DiMaggio to return as Bender!
Futurama is Back! Let Hulu know that we want John DiMaggio to return as Bender!
The Issue
Fry, Leela, and Bender are set for more 31st century adventures. After months of negotiations, Hulu has finalized deals for 20 new episodes of Matt Groening and David X. Cohen’s cult animated sci-fi comedy Futurama to premiere in 2023 on the streamer. In addition to Groening and Cohen, set to come back is the majority of the series’ voice cast, including Billy West, Katey Sagal, Tress MacNeille, Maurice LaMarche, Lauren Tom, Phil LaMarr and David Herman.
Missing from the list is one of the three lead voice actors, John DiMaggio, who voices foul-mouthed robot Bender among half a dozen characters. The role is currently being recast ahead of the first table read on Monday. The decision was made after DiMaggio’s negotiations with Hulu (20th Television Animation) came to a standstill though there is a desire on both sides to have him rejoin the cast and reprise his role.
Futurama is amazing, but it won't be the same without John DiMaggio as Bender! If he wants to be the voice of Bender and the only thing stopping him is Hulu being cheap, then let our voices be heard so they cough up that money!
Sign this petition and bring back the only real Bender, John DiMaggio!
#JohnDiMaggioIsBender
#BenderGate
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“Now, my usual fee is 500 bucks. But seeing as how it's you, I'm gonna' need it in advance.” -Bender
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Sources:
https://deadline.com/2022/02/futurama-revived-new-season-hulu-original-cast-john-dimaggio-not-returning-bender-1234929844/
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/futurama-revival-bender-john-dimaggio/
Many fans have already expressed their concerns! Share this petition any time you see these comments!
DiMaggio’s family noted this article is the most accurate regarding the current situation:
https://ew.com/tv/futurama-john-dimaggio-wont-voice-bender-revival-for-now/
According to sources, an offer was extended to all three actors. West and Sagal accepted. DiMaggio's team did not, seeing it as a lowball and not competitive to the market or the legacy of Futurama. One source suggests the favored nations process fell apart with West and Sagal taking the offer without consulting DiMaggio. Another source refutes that notion.
DiMaggio's side counter-offered with more competitive quotes, but some sources suggest conversations with the studio ended in November and have not progressed since.
The Issue
Fry, Leela, and Bender are set for more 31st century adventures. After months of negotiations, Hulu has finalized deals for 20 new episodes of Matt Groening and David X. Cohen’s cult animated sci-fi comedy Futurama to premiere in 2023 on the streamer. In addition to Groening and Cohen, set to come back is the majority of the series’ voice cast, including Billy West, Katey Sagal, Tress MacNeille, Maurice LaMarche, Lauren Tom, Phil LaMarr and David Herman.
Missing from the list is one of the three lead voice actors, John DiMaggio, who voices foul-mouthed robot Bender among half a dozen characters. The role is currently being recast ahead of the first table read on Monday. The decision was made after DiMaggio’s negotiations with Hulu (20th Television Animation) came to a standstill though there is a desire on both sides to have him rejoin the cast and reprise his role.
Futurama is amazing, but it won't be the same without John DiMaggio as Bender! If he wants to be the voice of Bender and the only thing stopping him is Hulu being cheap, then let our voices be heard so they cough up that money!
Sign this petition and bring back the only real Bender, John DiMaggio!
#JohnDiMaggioIsBender
#BenderGate
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“Now, my usual fee is 500 bucks. But seeing as how it's you, I'm gonna' need it in advance.” -Bender
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Sources:
https://deadline.com/2022/02/futurama-revived-new-season-hulu-original-cast-john-dimaggio-not-returning-bender-1234929844/
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/futurama-revival-bender-john-dimaggio/
Many fans have already expressed their concerns! Share this petition any time you see these comments!
DiMaggio’s family noted this article is the most accurate regarding the current situation:
https://ew.com/tv/futurama-john-dimaggio-wont-voice-bender-revival-for-now/
According to sources, an offer was extended to all three actors. West and Sagal accepted. DiMaggio's team did not, seeing it as a lowball and not competitive to the market or the legacy of Futurama. One source suggests the favored nations process fell apart with West and Sagal taking the offer without consulting DiMaggio. Another source refutes that notion.
DiMaggio's side counter-offered with more competitive quotes, but some sources suggest conversations with the studio ended in November and have not progressed since.
Victory
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Petition created on February 9, 2022