realcaseyrollinsJul 25, 2023

‘Rick and Morty’ Team Gives Update on Recasting Process Following Justin Roiland’s Dismissal

Roiland, whose exit from the Adult Swim series was announced in January in light of domestic abuse charges, had voiced the title characters since its 2013 launch.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/rick-and-morty-update-recasting-process-justin-roiland-comic-con-1235541446/

'Rick and Morty' Gives Recasting Update After Justin Roiland Exit

Roiland, whose exit from the Adult Swim series was announced in January in light of domestic abuse charges, had voiced the title characters since its 2013 launch.

The Hollywood Reporter
Show threadpreciouspupp
Oh noes, the abusive cartoon character was actually voiced by an abusive shithead.
Jul 25, 2023 at 5:16pmWeb
Show threadKairuByteJul 25, 2023
Cartoon abuse had always been funny. All the way back to loony toons. Abuse IRL has been unacceptable for the past few decades.
Show threadAZmaybe9Jul 25, 2023
nbcnews.com/…/justin-roiland-charges-dropped-rcna…
Orange County dismisses domestic violence charges against Justin Roiland

Domestic battery charges against Rick and Morty creator Justin Roiland were dropped Wednesday, according to the Orange County District Attorney.

NBC News
Show threadBraveSirZaphodJul 25, 2023

For anyone who's not aware, some of the "other shit" is an extensive series of screenshots of texts where he's soliciting sexual interactions with teenage girls. Such excerpts include:

  • “Why are you such jailbait? What’s wrong with you in that regard? You should just grow older you dumb b*ch.”
  • "Is it cool being a jailbait?"
  • “Does the FBI follow you around arresting all the men you sleep with?”

https://humanevents.com/2023/01/25/read-the-texts-ousted-rick-and-morty-co-creator-justin-roiland-allegedly-to-sent-young-fans

Just so we're clear that this isn't a "petty jealous ex" kind of situation.

Read the Disturbing Texts Ousted ‘Rick and Morty’ Co-Creator Justin Roiland Allegedly Sent to Young Fans

Roiland was dropped by Adult Swim Tuesday, amid domestic abuse charges.

humanevents.com
Show threaddanc4498Jul 25, 2023
I think in addition this, he was basically a shithead to every one he worked with, so everybody probably was excited for an excuse to fire him. Deserved or not.
Show threadHipPriestJul 25, 2023

I'd read this article which came out when he was originally kicked off the show:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/justin-roiland-animation-empire-implosion-rick-and-morty-1235319366/

It doesn't sound like he'll be missed

Justin Roiland: Inside the 'Rick and Morty' Co-creator's Implosion

To legions of ‘Rick and Morty’ fans, co-creator Roiland was a quirky genius whose career was suddenly derailed by allegations of domestic violence. But to colleagues, his behavior has been troubling for years.

The Hollywood Reporter
Show threaddanc4498Jul 25, 2023
Yeah, that’s the article I read too. And nobody has come out to discredit the article, at least that I’ve noticed…
Show threadxantoxisJul 25, 2023
Oh jesus christ. Powerful men do not need weird nerds jumping in front of their bullets. The guy is a fucking shitshow.