The Simpsons: Apu Speaks Again — New Voice Actor Premieres Tonight

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Apu Nahasapeemapetilon has a voice again on The Simpsons. In tonight's episode "The Revengening," the Springfield Kwik-E-Mart owner speaks for the first time in years — with a new voice actor stepping in for Hank Azaria. You remember Apu as the friendly, slightly hyperactive convenience store owner with an Indian accent — the role shaped the character for nearly three decades. Then he fell silent. Tonight, the silence ends.

Who voices Apu now?

The central question of who lends the fan favorite his voice is not answered by the available Deadline preview. What is certain: the role is no longer performed by Hank Azaria, who, according to the source, gave Apu his voice for nearly 30 years. The character continued to appear in the series but stayed wordless — until tonight.

How Apu fell silent

The trigger, according to Deadline, was a 2017 documentary that sparked a debate about the portrayal of South Asians in The Simpsons. In its wake, Azaria's interpretation of the role became a symbol of the problem — and the show's makers drew consequences: Apu remained on screen, but without dialogue. For fans, an unfamiliar gap; for the series, a clear signal of how seriously it took the criticism.

What remains unclear

The episode in which Apu celebrates his vocal comeback tonight is titled "The Revengening". What role the Kwik-E-Mart owner plays in it, what the new voice sounds like, and exactly what time the episode airs — none of that is mentioned in the available source. Once the episode airs, the answers should be settled. Until then, a curious blank spot remains in Springfield history.

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