Negotiations over pay have stalled with DiMaggio’s team, sources tell EW.
Though, both sides of the situation DiMaggio’s side and the studio side want the actor to return.
EW reached out to representatives for Hulu and DiMaggio for comment.
‘Futurama’ character Bender and voice actor John DiMaggio.FOX; Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Series creatorsMatt Groeningand David X. Cohen commented on the announcement, expressing their excitement for the opportunity.
The goal was to close those deals before reaching out to other voice actors from the original show.
According to sources, an offer was extended to all three actors.
West and Sagal accepted.
One source suggests the favored nations process fell apart with West and Sagal taking the offer without consulting DiMaggio.
Another source refutes that notion.
The studio doesn’t want to pay DiMaggio more than West and Sagal, which contributes to the standstill.
DiMaggio is still willing and available to return as Bender, assuming an agreeable deal can be reached.
The originalFuturamastars and crew also want him to return, per sources.
“Thanks for the concern and the props, everyone.
I really appreciate it,” DiMaggio tweeted Wednesday to his fans.
“Don’t worry, I’ll keep you posted, but until then…
This isn’t all to say DiMaggio won’t be involved in the revival at all.
