Adult Swim announced today that Panic! at the Disco frontman Brendan Urie will be taking over as the voice of Rick Sanchez in the popular animated series “Rick and Morty.” The move comes after the firing of the previous voice actor and co-creator Justin Roland, following multiple allegations of domestic violence and grooming.
But fans of the show are rejoicing at the news, as they finally have a Rick Sanchez who can properly belt out the iconic line “I write sins, not tragedies.”
“I couldn’t be more thrilled to have Brendan on board,” said series co-creator Dan Harmon. “He brings a certain level of spunk and energy to the character that we’ve never seen before. Plus, his hair is way more impressive than Justin’s.“
When asked about the highly publicized firing of his predecessor, Urie shrugged and said, “I mean, I guess it’s cool. I don’t really keep up with the drama in the voice acting community.“
Some fans, however, have expressed concern about Urie’s lack of experience in voice acting. But the singer assures them he’s more than qualified, stating, “I’ve been doing impressions of my cat for years. How hard can it be?“
Despite the controversy surrounding the change, the upcoming season of “Rick and Morty” is shaping up to be one of the most highly anticipated in the show’s history. And with Urie at the helm, fans can expect a new level of musical numbers and impromptu karaoke sessions.
When asked how he plans to approach the role of Rick Sanchez, Urie stated, “I’m just going to bring my own brand of chaos to the character. I mean, I’ve been dealing with my own set of personal demons, so I think I can relate to Rick on a deep level.”
In a move that has fans excited, Urie also announced that he would be incorporating his original music into the show. “I’ve always wanted to write a song about a crazy, alcoholic, genius scientist who travels through different dimensions, and now I finally have the opportunity,” he said.
“We’re excited to see what Brendan brings to the table,” said Harmon. “But honestly, as long as he can do the ‘Toccata and Fugue in D Minor’ bit, we’re good.”
