What's happened
Justin Roiland's alleged misconduct leads to his departure from the show
Why it matters
The departure of a co-creator from a popular TV show due to misconduct allegations has significant implications for the show's future and the entertainment industry as a whole.
What the papers say
The Independent reports on Dan Harmon's comments expressing shame and heartbreak over the allegations against his co-creator. The Verge discusses the new voice actors replacing Justin Roiland and the anticipation for the show's seventh season. Both sources provide different perspectives on the impact of the allegations on the show and its future.
How we got here
Allegations of misconduct against Justin Roiland surfaced earlier this year, leading to his departure from Rick and Morty. The show's network, Adult Swim, has kept the names of the new voice actors confidential until the premiere of the new season.
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Mark Justin Roiland is an American voice actor, animator, writer, producer, and director. He is best known as the co-creator of Adult Swim's Rick and Morty and its subsequent franchise, on which he voices the show's title characters and as the co-creator