The creator of ‘Simpsons’ Matt Groening says he is proud of Apu’s character

The creator of ‘The Simpsons’ seems to suggest that the setback over the fact that he’s been a white actor for all these years Apu is not really a big deal … in his eyes.

Animator Matt Groening has an interview with USA Today in honor of the upcoming 700th episode, and he was asked about the controversy – namely that he did not let an Indian actor vote for the Indian character … not to mention allegations that Apu is portrayed as a walking stereotype .

Groening had some interesting answers … to begin with, he says he needs to adopt new voice actors in the name of diversity – the more the happier, he explains. However, you can see that Matt is not nearly as excited as some about Apu’s handling.

He was asked if he would change the nature of Apu’s character and / or stories in light of the criticism that he is two-dimensional, and MG says this … ‘I think the Apu stories are fantastic, and he is one of the most nuanced characters in a silly two-dimensional cartoon show. So, yes, I’m proud of Apu. ‘

He also adds that because he knows he can get a setback: ‘I’m not trying to open a chasm of criticism again, but it does not matter what I say. I’ll get it anyway. ‘ Matt goes on to say that the idea of ​​having white actors cast non-white characters – which ‘Simpsons’ eventually chose – was not his idea, but that he was ‘good at it’.

Matt also says that the original intention was not for some actors to cast characters – they were just trying to make the most of everyone’s talent, but he says he gets it. On the question of whether ‘Simpsons’ buyer should have embraced this change years ago, he says … “Yes. And I hear they want to take away Yosemite Sam’s guns. He’s a little stubborn.”