Reddit AMA Recap: Phil LaMarr

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Phil LaMarr is still one of my favorite voice actors to follow around, but it can be tough because he works so damn much it can be difficult to keep up.

As a result, Phil makes for an entertaining Reddit AMA session,and we came back with some highlights:

On how Hermes came to be on Futurama

He was originally just a heavy-set accountant type, named Dexter. The name changed because Matt Groening realized he had too many characters who’s names ended in “-er.” He didn’t become Jamaican until the 3rd or 4th episode.

On the future of Futurama

We’ve come back from the dead twice. To wish out loud now would just seem greedy. That said, if we got another chance, I’m sure we’d all be there with bells on. Which we’d then have to take off because sound.

Favorite Moments from Futurama

Every moment was a joy that I treasure. Seriously, probably the first show back from cancellation and having the show be just as good or better than it was on Fox. That was a good feeling.

Some kind words for Seth MacFarlane

The guy is good. Very good. There are insane amounts of money thrown around in Hollywood and Seth is one of the few people whose talent (he writes, acts, sings, draws, directs, produces and does voices!) may actually merit how much he gets paid.

Read more of the Reddit AMA here.

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