Futurama fans world over can heave a sigh of relief.

John DiMaggio, the original voice of Bender, has signed a deal with Hulu to reprise his role after earlier negotations failed.

I’M BACK, BABY! So damn grateful for the love and support of fans and colleagues alike during this whole time (especially my wife, Kate), and I cannot wait to get back to work with my Futurama family. #Bendergate is officially over, so put it on the back of a shelf behind Xmas decorations, or maybe in that kitchen drawer with all of the other crap you put in there like old unusable crazy glue, or maybe even put it in a jar you save farts in. Whatever floats your boat, I don’t care, you get the picture. I’M BACK, BABY! BITE MY SHINY METAL ASS!

In his previous statement DiMaggio stated that not just he but the entire cast deserved more pay.

Did he or they get it?

This announcement doesn't include any details about the deal which was reached but Deadline thinks it unlikely that more than a minimal pay increase would have been achieved.

This new revival of Futurama is expected to release in 2023.

[ Main Image: Futurama - Bender. Credit: Hulu via IMDb.com. ]

References

Andreeva, Nellie (March 1, 2022). John DiMaggio To Return For ‘Futurama’ Revival On Hulu: “#Bendergate Is Officially Over. Deadline.