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Simpsons creator Matt Groening responds to race controversies – NEWS.com.au
Simpsons creator Matt Groening responds to race controversies
Matt Groening has emerged from the cartoonists lair virtually, at least.The Simpsons creator, 67, granted a rare interview to the BBC where he candidly discussed his personal conclusions regarding the show’s recent controversies over race and representation.
The legendary show has been much criticised for its decision to cast white actors to voice characters of colour when the show debuted some 31 years ago.
“Times change,” Groening told the BBC, “but I actually didn’t have a problem with the way…
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