Futurama actor John DiMaggio on why he’s not coming back as Bender for Hulu

Last week, Hulu announced that it had ordered 20 episodes. FuturamaJohn Dimaggio was not confirmed as a cast member to replace the beloved voice actor for the nihilistic robot, Bender. Dimaggio now has made public comments about the situation and confirmed that Bender’s decision not to be returned is a matter of pay.

It’s not just his own salary he’s concerned about, Dimaggio said, but those of his FuturamaAlso, colleagues. You can also find out more about In a statement published on TwitterDimaggio stated last night that he was not participating in the new season because of ongoing negotiations about payment. Futurama.

“I’ve been thinking about everything that’s been going on these past months and just to be clear, I don’t think that only I deserve to be paid more. I think the entire cast does,” Dimaggio said. “Negotiations are a natural part of working in show business. Everyone has a different strategy & different boundaries.”

Dimaggio elaborated further, saying, “Bender is part of my soul & nothing about this is meant to be disrespectful to the fans or my Futurama family. It’s about self-respect. And honestly, being tired of an industry that’s become far too corporate and takes advantage of artist’s time & talent.

The actor said he is “Still hoping for the best,” but the role of Bender is reportedly being recast at this time.