It has only been six days since Hazbin Hotel hit Amazon Prime Video, but the series has already found itself slumped amid controversy. As such, viewers of the show are wondering what the controversy is all about. Here is everything you need to know.
What is the Hazbin Hotel controversy?
The Hazbin Hotel controversy revolves around the recasting of the original voice cast members featured in the pilot with new cast members.
The pilot episode, titled “That’s Entertainment”, was released in October 2019 on YouTube and became a viral hit. It was soon after picked up by A24 and later Amazon Studios. Following Amazon Studios’ acquisition, the original cast of the series consisting of Jill Harris, Michael Kodachrome, Monica Franco, Edward Basco, and Mick Lauer who played Charlie Morningstar, Angel Dust, Vaggie, Alastor, and Husk were replaced by new voice actors.
This led to many fans expressing their disapproval online, with them claiming that the magic touch delivered by the original voicecast in the YouTube pilot was missing.
Why were the Hazbin Hotel voice actors replaced?
The official reason for the replacement of the original Hazbin Hotel voice actors is unknown.
However, there could be two possible reasons for this according to fans, one may be contractual issues caused by A24’s acquisition of the project and another could be Amazon Studios wanting to get more Broadway actors and professional singers to bring out more of the musical aspect of the series.
Who are the new Hazbin Hotel voice actors?
The new Hazbin Hotel voice actors are:
- Erika Henningsen as Charlie Morningstar (replacing Jill Harris)
- Blake Roman as Angel Dust (replacing Michael Kodachrome)
- Stephanie Beatriz as Vaggie (replacing Monica Franco)
- Amir Talia as Alastor (replacing Edward Basco)
- Keither David as Husk (replacing Mick Lauer)
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