Keith David Teases Potential ‘Rick and Morty’ Spinoff for President Curtis, Amidst Lingering Casting Debates

As Rick and Morty continues to expand its multiverse, one of its most iconic recurring characters might finally be stepping into the solo spotlight. In a recent interview with Screen Rant, legendary voice actor Keith David expressed his enthusiastic “readiness” to lead a spinoff centered on the no-nonsense, power-hungry President Curtis with the show expected to premiere sometime in 2026.

The Commander-in-Giggle: Why a Spinoff Works

President Curtis first appeared in Season 2’s “Get Schwifty” and has since evolved into one of the show’s most reliable comedic anchors. Keith David told Screen Rant that he “loves playing the character,” noting the depth found in the President’s petty rivalries and secret underground bunkers.

This sentiment is echoed by the team at Bubbleblabber, who have consistently rated “President-heavy” episodes among the show’s strongest. In his review of the Season 7 standout “Air Force Wong,” We awarded the episode a stellar 9/10, specifically noting that “Keith David steals every scene he’s in” and praising the character’s “delusional yet commanding” presence. I have frequently argued that the President is one of the few characters capable of matching Rick’s ego, making their dynamic a highlight of the later seasons.

The “Original Voice” Debate

However, any discussion of Rick and Morty’s future is often met with Bubbleblabber’s long-standing stance on the state of the core production. The site’s reviewers have maintained a firm position that the series works best with its original creative chemistry—most notably the vocal contributions of co-creator Justin Roiland.

In several season reviews and editorials, Bubbleblabber has pointed out that while the current replacement voices are “serviceable,” they lack the raw, improvisational energy that defined the show’s peak years. The editorial team has been vocal in their belief that the series suffered from the removal of Roiland, who they argue was unjustly accused of what ultimately proved to be unfound allegations. With the legal charges against Roiland having been dismissed in early 2023, Bubbleblabber has frequently cited his absence as a primary reason for the show’s shift in comedic “emotional fidelity” and “spiritually restorative” pacing.

A New Direction for the Multiverse?

A President Curtis spinoff could offer a way to bridge the gap between the old and new eras of the franchise. By focusing on a character as strong as Keith David’s Curtis, the studio could lean into the “high-concept absurdism” and “immaculate dialogue” that Bubbleblabber reviewers still crave, without the constant comparison to the original Rick and Morty vocal performances.

Bubbleblabber’s Daniel Kurland previously noted that the President provides a “grounded yet ridiculous” perspective on the cosmic antics of the show. A standalone series would allow for a more “nuanced character study” of a man who thinks he runs the world while constantly being reminded by the Smith family that he doesn’t.