The latest season of Rick and Morty has been released, putting an end to the speculation regarding the voice actors for the show's main characters. Previously, both the eccentric scientist Rick and his grandson Morty were voiced by the same actor, but now they have new voices.In the new season, Ian Cardoni lends his voice to Rick, while Harry Belden voices Morty.

0

Cardoni is recognized for providing voiceovers for WWE promotions and Apple TV, while Belden has previous roles in shows like Joe Pera Talks With You and the medical drama Chicago Med.The season premiere, which aired on Sunday night, featured a guest appearance by Hugh Jackman, well-known for his portrayal of Wolverine in the X-Men series, as himself. Rick and Morty sought his help to remove an unwelcome house guest, Poopy.

1

The show's original co-creator, Justin Roiland, previously voiced both characters but was replaced after facing accusations of domestic violence (although the charges were later dropped). The creators of the show aimed to make the transition in casting as seamless as possible to minimize disruption to the fans' viewing experience.

2

Scott Marder, who led the search for the new voices, told the Hollywood Reporter: "The goal was always to try to preserve the viewing experience and give them [viewers] the same show they've had every other season."Fan reaction on social media to the new voices have been mixed."The new voices of Rick and Morty sound pretty convincing. Looking forward to the rest of Season 7," one fan tweeted.Another described their new voices as

3

"weird".

4