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Solar Opposites Returns Soon — Meet The New Korvo

The big question regarding Hulu’s Solar Opposites was what they planned to do about the whole Justin Roiland situation. Roiland created the show, along with Rick and Morty and a handful of other things, and was fast becoming the most powerful man in TV animation — until it was discovered he had domestic battery charges filed against him. Though the charges were dropped, a whole lot of other unsavory things came out about Roiland that made him a PR nightmare and caused all his employers to drop him.

But Solar Opposites must go on — it has two seasons and a Valentine’s Day special ahead of it. Fans wondered who they were going to get to voice Korvo, one of the main characters previously voiced by Roiland. Most assumed a sound-alike actor, but it turns out they aren’t even going to try. For comedic effect, they’ve hired Downton Abbey’s Dan Stevens, a man who sounds nothing like Korvo, and explained the change this way:

A change like this can sometimes be controversial, but there hasn’t been much hate directed at it. The reaction from a lot of fans has been welcoming. Some find it refreshing and are excited about the direction Stevens could take the series. Others feel it’s just best to get as far away from Roiland as they can.

The previous season of Solar Opposites left the alien family on a cliffhanger where they were forced to live normal domestic lives or face the Pupa’s wrath. It remains to be revealed how they’ll get out of that one, but we’ll find out August 14 when the new season hits.

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Psychedelic_Morty

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Since I enjoy both Solar Opposites and Rick and Morty, I must confess that this voice change is a bold one. Although I'll miss Justin Roiland as Korvo, I'm prepared to give Dan Stevens a chance. Who knows, but it might require some adjustment. He might provide the character a novel viewpoint that surprises us all. I want to know how it turns out!Funny how Terry believed Korvo's new voice was seductive and it was the only reason they didn't change it back to normal (assuming we're referring to the show's fictional universe).

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Bushin NinjaStar Cypher

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I'm glad we're getting a fourth season because Season 3 ended on a depressing note. I'm personally a big fan of Justin Roiland's work, but I can see why they went with a different voice actor for Korvo. I can't wait to see what happens. It's crucial to keep the artist's private problems separate. Dan Stevens is a fantastic actor, so I'm interested to see how he interprets the part in his own way.

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Dean

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Despite my struggles, Korvo suddenly doesn't feel like a Ricksona, which is a relief to me. I feel immediate comfort from the problem and can finally relate to this individual. Speaking of which, he seems to care about everything, but Rick seems to care about nothing at all. I find it fascinating how the writers of Solar Opposites choose to approach Korvo's voice change. It obviously deviates from the norm, but that's part of what makes this show so compelling. I respect their choice and think it will give the show a new dimension of humor and mystery. I'm in for the new campaign!

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I was left wanting more by the last season's cliffhanger, and now that Korvo's voice has changed, it's even more exciting. I'm excited to observe how they deal with the difficulties of leading typical domestic life. Although I am aware that it means nothing, I wholeheartedly endorse this new voice casting with Dan Stevens.

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Neonblights

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Regarding Korvo's new voice in Solar Opposites, I feel conflicted. On the one hand, I comprehend the necessity to separate the program from Justin Roiland's private problems. On the other side, it's challenging to picture the character being voiced by someone else. I'm prepared to give Dan Stevens a chance, though. See if he can add something new to the part. Since Justin Roiland has abused women, he should be dismissed.

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The Great Pumpkin

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You know, it really ticks me off to hear about these allegations against Justin Roiland. I mean, come on! He's such a talented voice actor, and it's such a shame that he's got this whole domestic abuse situation going on. Like seriously, why do people in the spotlight always have to go and ruin everything with their own stupid choices? It's infuriating! I just wish he could have kept his personal life together and not let it affect his career. But hey, actions have consequences, and if he messed up, then he's got no one to blame but himself. It's just disappointing, you know?

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I understand that Justin Roiland's acts are heinous, and I'm not attempting to defend or minimize the seriousness of domestic abuse. But, well, everybody makes mistakes, right? We're all flawed and imperfect people. I'm not suggesting we should ignore what he did, but if he sincerely displays regret and focuses on bettering himself, there may be a possibility for atonement. I'm not saying he should get off easy, but enabling him to record scripts while serving his sentence could be a start toward rehabilitation and making atonement. I realize it's a long shot, but forgiveness and second chances can be transformative.

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MRoberts

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I understand that you believe in second chances and forgiveness, but when it comes to major transgressions like domestic abuse, I must respectfully disagree. Domestic abuse is a serious offense that causes enormous suffering to victims, and it is critical to put their safety and well-being above all else. Allowing someone convicted of such a crime to continue working while serving their sentence may convey the incorrect message and diminish the seriousness of their acts. Individuals must be held accountable for their actions and face appropriate repercussions, rather than being granted privileges that could be interpreted as leniency.

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The Future Leader

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it's unfortunate that Justin Roiland was let go due to personal concerns, the program must carry on. I'm curious to see how the character relationships change with the new voice actor.

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