In an interview with the New York Times, actor Hank Azaria discusses why he won't play the beloved but controversial 'Simpsons' character Apu anymore.
Hank Azaria recently said goodbye to one of television’s most beloved but also controversial animated characters. And he’s finally explaining why.
Azaria, who is perhaps best known for bringing to life Apu in the long-running sitcom “The Simpsons,”in an interview published Tuesday that he made his decision after many years of reflecting, processing and listening to the voices of people who explained why Apu was hurtful. “Once I realized that that was the way this character was thought of, I just didn’t want to participate in it anymore,” Azaria said. “It just didn’t feel right.”
For three decades, the actor has voiced dozens of inhabitants of the fictional town of Springfield. But Apu is perhaps the most problematic, especially through a modern lens: He is an immigrant from India who owns the local Kwik-E-Mart convenience store and is known for his catchphrase, “Thank you! Come again!” His thick Indian accent and singsong voice depict him as simple-minded, and even his last name, Nahasapeemapetilon, has been thought to welcome ridicule.
The show’s executive producers told the New York Times in a statement that they “respect Hank’s journey in regard to Apu. We have granted his wish to no longer voice the character.” But the fate of Apu remains unknown. “Apu is beloved worldwide. We love him too. Stay tuned,” the statement added.
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