The Simpsons ... Apu. “The character just stopped saying anything and it became a deep dive into, ‘Well, is this racist? Does Hollywood have a tradition of doing this in one way or another? Am ...

Simpsons writer, producer and erstwhile showrunner Mike Reiss confirmed in 2018 that the sitcom had decided to retire Apu. In a new discussion ... I think I am participating in a harm here.’” ...

The Simpsons character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon ... In one way or another, am I a part of that?”‘ Azaria ultimately concluded that Apu was damaging. He continued: ‘Honestly, at first, I ...

The Simpsons voice actor Hank Azaria has explained in a new interview why he chose to step back from voicing Apu Nahasapeemapetilon ... I think I am participating in a harm here.’” ...

“Apu doesn’t ... voiced or not voiced. I am perfectly willing and happy to step aside or help transition it into something new. I really hope that’s what The Simpsons does.

The Simpsons voice actor Hank Azaria has explained why he stepped away from voicing Apu Nahasapeemapetilon on ... actually, I think I am participating in a harm here.’” The actor went on ...

And I was surprised myself that I came down on, ‘No, actually, I think I am participating in a ... he’s never even seen The Simpsons but knows what Apu means. It’s practically a slur at ...

It was probably two or three years because we all froze at 'The Simpsons,'" Azaria ... In one way or another, am I a part of that?" Azaria broke down the inspiration behind Apu.

People will say comments still to this day, ‘Why can you do [Italian Simpsons ... t do Apu? Right?” “Honestly, at first, I thought let me look into this, and then I’ll go back to doing the voice, and ...