Harry Shearer Criticizes 'The Simpsons' for Recasting Black Characters

Shearer questions the decision to replace his voice role for Dr. Hibbert with a Black actor, calling it part of the show's shift towards 'woke' culture.

Producers decided in 2020 that white actors would no longer voice characters of color on 'The Simpsons.'
Shearer, who voiced Dr. Hibbert for years, was replaced by Kevin Michael Richardson.
The recasting follows similar changes for other characters, including Carl Carlson and Apu.
Shearer claims the new portrayal is a Black actor imitating his voice, which he based on Bill Cosby.
'The Simpsons' creator Matt Groening supports the move towards more diversity in the show's casting.