The plan, then, was to solid a notable celeb to play Bender in each episode of “Futurama.” Whereas that concept could be novel, it brings up lots of questions. Would the visitor actor reinterpret Bender to match their character? Would Bender behave otherwise relying on who performed him? And would the visitor stars do their very own voices, or would they attempt to do their greatest impersonations of John DiMaggio? If the “Futurama” showrunners employed a proficient mimic like, say, Kevin Pollak, what could be the distinction?
One is perhaps reminded of the time on “The Late Late Present With Craig Ferguson” and the voice of his robotic skeleton sidekick, Geoff Peterson. Peterson, constructed by the late Grant Imahara, was voiced and operated by Josh Robert Thompson. For a spell in 2011, Thompson turned unavailable, and Peterson was performed by the likes of Alfred Molina, Larry King, Paula Poundstone, Jason Schwartzman, Lauren Graham, and several other others. Every one performed Geoff for one episode, and never everybody appeared in on the joke. It was hilarious. Maybe the producers of “Futurama” had been “Late Late Present” followers. I can not think about, nonetheless, that it will be simple for DiMaggio’s co-stars to develop a rapport with the friends.
On the similar conference, DiMaggio additionally talked briefly about asking for more cash from Disney, the mum or dad firm of Hulu which is overseeing the newest “Futurama” revival. He stated asking for a elevate was like making an attempt to get blood from a stone. Ultimately, he indicated, he swallowed his pleasure. It is a good factor too, because it’s nice to have DiMaggio again.
