Here is what the page “The Simpsons Brings Back Apu After Nine Years With New Voice Actor, Fixing Its Biggest Con” contains. After nearly a decade away, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon is back on The Simpsons, and this time, the beloved Kwik-E-Mart owner is voiced by a new actor. The character disappeared from the show in 2017 following criticism from Hari Kondabolu’s documentary The Problem with Apu, which argued that Hank Azaria’s portrayal reinforced South Asian stereotypes. Azaria stepped down from the role in 2020, and the show quietly retired Apu—until now.
The return marks a significant shift for the long-running animated series, which faced years of backlash over the character. By recasting Apu with a South Asian voice actor, the show aims to address past mistakes while keeping a fan-favorite character. The move signals a broader effort by The Simpsons to modernize its portrayals and stay relevant. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.