As revealed at this year’sSan Diego Comic-Con, an actor fromRick & Mortyseason 2 is returning for the upcoming spinoff in a new role. The long-running animated sci-fi comedy is going strong, having debutedRick & Mortyseason 8in May. But alongside the adventures of the titular duo, the franchise recently confirmed a new spinoff.
It was announced at San Diego Comic-Con that veteran actor Keith David will reprise his role as President Curtis for a planned spinoff at Adult Swim. It would be a major spotlight for The President, who was first introduced in the main show’s second season. But another familiar voice from that year will be back.
Also at San Diego Comic-Con, withScreenRantin attendance, it was announced thatactor Jim Rash would voice a half-lerechaun character in the President Curtis spinoff. Rash, known for his voice in the sitcomCommunity, and seen recently in Prime Video’sBallard,previously voiced Glexo Slimslom inRick & Mortyseason 2.
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President Curtisis set to follow the Commander-in-Chief and his eccentric staff.They focus on the kind of crises that Rick Sanchez could never be bothered with, whether it’s interdimensional diplomacy or paranormal investigations and overall unexplained phenomena. Along with Curtis and Rash, the voice cast includesBrooklyn Nine-Ninealum Stephanie Beatriz.
The project hails from James Siciliano andRick & Mortycreator Dan Harmon. They executive produce alongside Danielle Uhlarik, Monica Mitchell, and Steve Levy. It marks the latest spinoff for the franchise, coming on the heels ofRick and Morty: The Anime. The main series also has a strong future, withRick & Mortyseason 9 in production.
Each of the spinoffs has looked at the long-running spinoff from a different angle. This latest one, at a glance, gives off the potential of beingThe X-Filesas filtered throughRick & Morty. It helps to have a voice cast, so far, that is made up of absolute pros.
Our Take On The President Curtis Spinoff Cast
It Sounds Perfect
Keith David is a voice acting legend. Rash and Beatriz have a number of standout credits in their own right, with Beatriz playing a pivotal role inBojack Horsemanand leading the Disney hitEncanto.As they officially join theRick & Mortycast, they’ll only strengthen the spinoff.
