According to ComicBook, Dan Stevens (Downtown Abbey) opened up about taking over the lead role in Hulu’s Solar Opposites. Stevens voices Korvo in the series, which was originally voiced by Justin Roiland (Rick and Morty). This cast change gave the character new voice with a thick British accent. Stevens spoke with ComicBook about how he took over the role and voiced the character.
Stevens told Comicbook, “I think it’s a real gem and I’m such a fan of adult animation. I’ve always loved doing voiceover and animation and I’ve slowly been working my way into that side of the industry. It takes longer than you might think. It doesn’t necessarily translate that just because you’re in a bunch of TV shows and movies or whatever that you’ll just sort of end up in these things. Some people don’t even want to go here, but it’s a real passion of mine. I love doing it. And so when they were looking for the voice, I just threw my hat into the ring. Mike McMahon (The Mariener) found the idea of this angry, very particular kind of Brit very funny. I felt they came up with a very sweet and simple and silly way of just being like, ‘Okay, it’s different now.'”
He continued, “I think maybe in the past it was more of a thing where they’d switch out an actor and just carry on and no one would bat an eyelid. I guess it’s more rare now. I was delighted that they could just switch me in so neatly. For the most part, it seems to have gone down pretty well with the fans. I think, if anything, it serves to just point out the difference between this show and Rick and Morty now. I think the similarities were bound by a certain voice and now they’re distinct in that way.”
The new season of Solar Opposites premieres on Hulu on August 14.