John DiMaggio, who voiced beer-chugging, chain-smoking robotic Bender in Futurama, has shared extra ideas on the upcoming Hulu revival, stating that the “total solid” deserves to be paid extra.
It was reported final week {that a} Futurama reboot was within the works, with the present’s unique creators, David X. Cohen and Matt Groening, each returning alongside a number of unique solid members. Nonetheless, regardless of voicing one of many present’s hottest characters, DiMaggio shouldn’t be at the moment on board after negotiations hit a stalemate concerning pay.
“I’ve been serious about every part that’s been happening these previous months and simply to be clear, I don’t assume that solely I need to be paid extra. I feel your complete solid does,” DiMaggio tweeted on Tuesday evening. “Negotiations are a pure a part of working in present enterprise. Everybody has a special technique and completely different boundaries… Some settle for provides, some maintain their floor.”
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— John DiMaggio (@TheJohnDiMaggio) February 16, 2022
It was beforehand confirmed that Billy West, Katey Sagal, Tress MacNeille, Maurice LaMarche, Lauren Tom, Phil LaMarr, and David Herman would all be reprising their respective roles within the Hulu revival. And whereas producers hope for DiMaggio to return too, it has been mentioned that the voice of Bender will likely be recast ought to the actor not signal on to the undertaking.
“Bender is a part of my soul and nothing about that is meant to be disrespectful to the followers or my Futurama household,” DiMaggio continued in his Twitter assertion. “It’s about self-respect.”
“And actually, being bored with an trade that’s change into far too company and takes benefit of artists’ time and expertise. Look, I want I may provide you with each element so you’d perceive, but it surely’s not my place. Thanks once more for the love everybody. Nonetheless hoping for the most effective.”
The Futurama revival is predicted to start manufacturing in March, with hopes of a 2023 launch. DiMaggio, in the meantime, is in New Orleans filming a recurring function on AMC’s upcoming Interview With a Vampire collection.
Futurama, Seasons 1-10, Streaming, Hulu
