Futurama, the second most-loved animated show by Matt Groening, is returning for a new season on TV. It was so successful last year that they announced Season 12! They just released a short teaser for the new season, showing some of the best voice actors preparing for the show’s return. Keep reading to learn more about the Futurama Cast and the actors behind the voices of these characters.
After Season 11 ended on September 25, 2023, exciting news didn’t take long to arrive in November. The executives announced that Futurama would come back for not just one but two more seasons! This means the show will keep airing until 2026. Fans can relax knowing that their favorite animated characters will be around for a while longer.
Billy West As Philip J. Fry, Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth, Dr. John A. Zoidberg, And Zapp Brannigan
Billy West voices many characters in Futurama, including Philip J. Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Dr. Zoidberg, and Zapp Brannigan, along with many smaller roles. He is known for playing multiple characters, both minor and recurring. His most famous role is Philip J. Fry, the clueless delivery man from the 20th century who wakes up 1000 years in the future.
But Fry isn’t the only character Billy West brings to life. He also plays the funny lobster-like Dr. Zoidberg and the clueless hero wannabe Zapp Brannigan. West voices Professor Farnsworth too, Fry’s grumpy, brilliant scientist descendant who often falls asleep. Before Futurama, West was already a famous voice actor, known for voicing characters like Doug, Ren, and Stimpy in the 90s. He even took over the role of Bugs Bunny in Space Jam.
Katey Sagal As Turanga Leela
Katey Sagal voices Turanga Leela in the Futurama cast, as she has since 1999. Leela is a tough one-eyed mutant with insecurities and a key relationship with Fry. Beyond being Fry’s love interest, she’s a strong warrior who feels like an outsider due to her orphaned past.
Sagal is well-known from live-action TV, first as Peggy Bundy in Married… with Children, then in 8 Simple Rules, and as Gemma Teller in Sons of Anarchy. She currently stars in The Conners.
John DiMaggio As Bender
John DiMaggio is back as Bender in Futurama cast. At first, it seemed like he might not return because of salary negotiations, known as “Bendergate,” but they worked things out. Bender, a robot who loves drinking beer and breaking rules, is a fan favorite. He quickly bonds with Fry due to their shared childish behavior.
DiMaggio is a famous voice actor with many roles. He’s known for voicing Jake in Adventure Time and The Joker in several DC animated movies. He recently voiced a character in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. He’s also appeared in live-action shows like Interview with a Vampire, Perry Mason, and Better Call Saul.
Phil LaMarr As Hermes Conrad
Phil LaMarr voices Hermes Conrad in the Futurama cast. Hermes is the accountant at Planet Express and a workaholic who often criticizes his coworkers for their laziness. Though he sometimes seems uncaring and tries to cut costs by firing crew members, he occasionally shows his big heart.
LaMarr is a well-known voice actor and also has a successful live-action career. He’s famous for his role as Marvin in Pulp Fiction and was an original cast member on Mad TV. As a voice actor, he frequently appears in Family Guy and voices Samurai Jack.
Lauren Tom As Amy Wong
Lauren Tom voices Amy Wong in the Futurama cast. Amy is a clumsy and naive intern at Planet Express, often finding herself in dangerous situations without realizing it. She brings a lot of slapstick humor to the show. Coming from a wealthy family, she can be spoiled but wants to defy her overbearing parents.
Lauren Tom has had notable live-action roles, including in The Joy Luck Club and as Julie, one of Ross’s first girlfriends on Friends. As a voice actor, she’s known for playing Jinx and Gizmo in Teen Titans and Connie in King of the Hill.
Maurice LaMarche As Kif Kroker And Calculon
Maurice LaMarche voices Kif Kroker in the Futurama cast. Kif is the smarter second-in-command to the foolish Zapp Brannigan, who often ignores Kif’s sensible advice and blames him when things go wrong. LaMarche also voices Calculon, a robot actor in the soap opera All My Circuits, who returns in Season 12 with meta-jokes about Futurama’s comeback.
Kif eventually starts a nervous and self-conscious romance with Amy Wong. While he’s not a main member of the Planet Express crew, Kif’s relationship with Amy is one of the show’s funniest storylines. Outside Futurama, Maurice LaMarche is famous for voicing Brain in Pinky and the Brain and the title character in Inspector Gadget.
David Herman As Scruffy
David Herman voices Scruffy in the Futurama cast. Scruffy is the janitor at Planet Express, a man of few words who often leans against walls and comments in a flat, uninterested voice. He’s not a main character, but he’s part of the crew.
Herman became well-known on Mad TV and played Michael “Mike” Bolton in Office Space. He’s been in movies like Idiocracy, Dude, Where’s My Car?, and Kick & Screaming.
Feodor Chin as Leo Wong
Feodor Chin joins the Futurama cast as Leo Wong, Amy Wong’s father. Leo is one of the show’s most unpleasant characters, a rancher on Mars more focused on his business than anything else, even if it causes harm. He’s a harsh father who often criticizes Amy and speaks bluntly to everyone. Originally voiced by Billy West, Leo is now voiced by Feodor Chin. Chin has appeared in TV shows like Pam & Tommy and Big Little Lies, and he’s also done voice work for video games like Overwatch and Diablo IV.
Frank Welker As Nibbler
Frank Welker voices Nibbler in Futurama. Nibbler is a cute yet fierce pet of the Planet Express crew. Despite his appetite, Nibbler is revealed to be highly intelligent, capable of talking and enjoying art. Welker not only voices Nibbler’s intelligent side but also provides his animal sounds, a skill he’s known for. Besides Nibbler, Welker has voiced famous characters like Megatron in Transformers, Scooby-Doo in various Scooby-Doo shows, and provided animal noises for characters like Abu in Aladdin and Stripe in Gremlins.
Dan Castellaneta as Robot Devil
Dan Castellaneta voices Robot Devil in Futurama, a recurring villain who oversees Robot Hell and makes deals with sinning robots. Castellaneta is famous for voicing Homer Simpson in The Simpsons, along with characters like Krusty the Clown, Mr. Burns, and Barney Gumble. Outside of cartoons, he’s appeared in movies like The Fantastic Four and Super 8 and on TV shows such as The Office, Parks and Recreation, and Arrested Development.
Conclusion
The Futurama cast since 1999, continue to charm fans through cancellations and revivals. Season 12 sees Billy West returning to voice Fry, Professor Farnsworth, and Dr. Zoidberg, alongside other long-time cast members. Their dedication over two decades keeps Futurama a favorite for viewers.
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