Apu has been recast after nine years of silence, with Sunil Malhotra taking over the role in the latest episode of The Simpsons.
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01Summary
- 01Apu was previously voiced by Hank Azaria but had not spoken since season 29, episode 1, 'The Serfsons,' in 2017.
- 02The new voice actor is Sunil Malhotra, known for The Legend of Korra, Grey's Anatomy and Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi.
- 03The return and recasting were kept secret with no screeners shared and NDAs signed for production of episode 'Treehouse of Horrors Presents: The Revengening'.
- 04Apu's wife, Manjula, also returned, now voiced by Janina Gavanakar.
- 05Executive producer Matt Selman has teased more appearances of Apu in future episodes.
02Why it matters
This recasting marks a significant change for a controversial character after years off-screen, reflecting the show's ongoing efforts to evolve and address past criticisms.
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