The Simpsons

That’s good!

Did someone say road trip?

It’s almost time for a “Playdate With Destiny.”

Jackson voiced a character on an episode of the show way back in its third season.

The director of a documentary about Apu says he has been told the character will quietly vanish from Springfield.

Another ‘Simpsons Movie’ may be coming too. But there’s a catch: Pretty soon the company is being taken over by Disney.

Just when Simpsons voice Hank Azaria seemed to turn a corner on the Apu controversy, creator Matt Groening drags us right back. The longtime producer accuses viewers of “pretending” the character is more offensive than they actually believe.

Azaria, who voices Apu, told Colbert he is willing to step aside from the role.

The Simpsons’ response to decades of Apu concerns proved less than ideal, and it’s still unclear if the FOX animation staple will consider changes. Star Hank Azaria is rethinking his role, however, and now claims he’s “willing to step aside.”

Days after The Simpsons tried to address criticisms of Apu, showrunners have acknowledged their mistake. Writer Al Jean promises the long-running animated comedy will find a better way to address the character’s controversial history, and hopefully stay “popular.”