“Entertainment companies are cutting ties with “Rick and Morty” co-creator and star Justin Roiland following revelations that he faces felony charges of domestic violence.
“Hulu said Wednesday it will no longer work with Roiland, according to NBC News. He had an overall deal with the streamer and produced its animated series “Solar Opposites” and “Koala Man.”
“Roiland was the co-creator and one of the leads of “Solar Opposites” as well as executive producer and voice actor for “Koala Man,” which premiered earlier this year. Both shows are expected to continue without him and will recast his roles.
“Hulu’s announcement came soon after Adult Swim, which is owned by Cartoon Network, also cut ties with Roiland in connection to the charges.
“Roiland helped create the cable channel’s popular animated series “Rick and Morty,” which premiered in 2013. Roiland voiced both Rick and Morty.”
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