Simpsons Adds New Voice Actor For First Time In 30 Years

Simpsons Adds New Voice Actor For First Time In 30 Years

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Kevin Michael Richardson will voice Dr. Julius Hibbert, marking a change in casting practices for the long-running TV show, which decided to stop using white actors for black characters. Richardson's debut is set for Sunday.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is taking on a new role in The Simpsons after more than 30 years?

Hank Azaria

Kevin Michael Richardson

Harry Shearer

Dan Castellaneta

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change did The Simpsons announce regarding their voice actors?

They will stop using white actors for black characters.

They will hire only local actors.

They will use AI-generated voices.

They will use only new actors.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which character will Kevin Michael Richardson voice in The Simpsons?

Ned Flanders

Dr. Julius Hibbert

Bart Simpson

Homer Simpson

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is Kevin Michael Richardson expected to make his debut as Dr. Julius Hibbert?

On Friday

Next month

On Sunday

Next year

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of Kevin Michael Richardson's new role?

He is the first actor to voice a female character.

He is the youngest actor to join the cast.

He is the first black actor to voice a black character on the show.

He is the first actor to voice multiple characters.