The umbrella academy Emmy star Raver-Lampman has joined the Apple animated series Central Park In a recast for the role of Molly Tillerman, the mixed-race character originally voiced by Kristen Bell. The announcement is ahead of tonight’s. Central Park season one final.
In June, Bell and the show’s creative team mutually decided that Bell would steer clear of the role, and issued a statement saying “Molly’s character cast is an opportunity to get the right portrayal: choosing a black or mixed race and give Molly a voice that resonates with all the nuances and experiences of the character as we have drawn her. “
Bell’s departure from the role came amid the race trial taking place in Hollywood and around the world following the death of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police.
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Bell also released his own statement at the time, saying that the character’s voice “shows a lack of awareness of my widespread privilege.”
“Launching a mixed-race character with a white actress undermines the specificity of the mixed-race and African-American experience,” said Bell’s statement.
“After an extensive casting process that brought several incredible contenders to the forefront of our search on Molly, we couldn’t be more excited, honored, and confident that we found the perfect marriage of characters to express in the amazing Emmy Raver-Lampman, said Central Park’The creative team of Loren Bouchard, Josh Gad, Nora Smith, Halsted Sullivan and Sanjay Shah in a joint statement. “From the moment we heard it from Molly, we knew it was the right choice. Her comical skills, her endearing spirit and her singing skills from another world make us jump with joy at the possibilities that this already wonderful character advances.
When Bell’s departure was announced, the creators said she would be taking the show in a new role, which has yet to be determined.
“Our gratitude and thanks to Kristen Bell and the fantastic job she did in Season 1 can never be overstated,” said the creators. “And as we look for new ways to use Kristen’s brilliant vocal talents in the future, we are always grateful for her support, her camaraderie, and most importantly, her beautiful performance as Molly Tillerman in Season 1. We consider ourselves fortunate to have to have both women as part of our “Central Park Family” with so many more stories to tell. “
Central Park, who has an order for two seasons on Apple TV +, comes from Bob’s Burgers creator / EP Loren Bouchard, who co-created it with Bob’s Burgers executive producer Nora Smith and Josh Gad.
Due to the long production cycle for an animated series, Season 2 had already been recorded and the intention was for the role of Molly to be recast as soon as Season 2, with their dialogue recorded again.
Central Park follow the Tillermans, a family that lives in Central Park. Park manager Owen and his journalist wife Paige raise their children Molly and Cole in the most famous park in the world, while defending themselves against the hotel heiress Bitsy Brandenham and her long-time assistant Helen, who would not love it. nothing more than changing the park into condos.
Raver-Lampman joins a cast of voices that includes Gad, Leslie Odom Jr., Bell, Kathryn Hahn, Tituss Burgess, Daveed Diggs, and Stanley Tucci.
Hamilton alum Raver-Lampman is best known for her starring role as Allison Hargreeves in The umbrella academy, opposite Ellen Page and Tom Hopper, who will launch their second season on July 31. On the film side, it can currently be seen in the independent feature film, The Wednesdays alongside J.Lee and Seth Green, and then he’ll be seen on Nick Simon Untitled horror movie. It is represented by WME, Authentic Talent and Literary Management and The Nord Group.
