The popular Adult Swim show “Rick and Morty” is dealing with a major setback. Co-creator and star Justin Roiland has been dropped from the show after domestic violence charges against him became public.
According to Deadline, Adult Swim has severed ties with Roiland following the charges. The Hollywood Reporter also reported on the news, noting that Adult Swim has cut ties with Roiland in light of the domestic abuse charges.
Gizmodo reported that Adult Swim is done with Roiland after the charges, while Variety reported that Roiland was dropped by the network following the domestic violence charges. ComicBook.com also reported on the news, noting that “Rick and Morty” has cut ties with Roiland after the domestic abuse charges.
Roiland has yet to comment on the charges or his departure from the show. It is unclear what effect this will have on the future of “Rick and Morty.”