Actor from 'Teen Titans' asserts dismissal by WB due to Parkinson's diagnosis
In a shocking turn of events, voice actor Greg Cipes, known for his iconic role as Beast Boy in the popular animated series Teen Titans Go!, was allegedly fired from his longtime role earlier this year. According to reports, the firing occurred after Cipes openly discussed his Parkinson's disease diagnosis.
Emmaauel Newsome, an internet journalist and DC fan, shared these upsetting details on Instagram. Newsome's post tagged James Gunn, the director of Superman, and sparked a wave of reactions from fans and fellow Titans actors. Despite calls for the decision to be overturned, Cipes was not reinstated.
According to a source who spoke to TheWrap, negotiations between Cipes and Teen Titans Go! producers were ongoing prior to Newsome's Instagram post. However, the source claimed that Cipes' performance was no longer suitable for the role of Beast Boy. The producers reportedly wanted to keep Cipes on the show by creating a new character for him to voice.
In a surprising twist, the producers were reportedly considering potentially replacing Cipes with a mimic in the upcoming season. However, no official confirmation has been made regarding this speculation.
Greg Cipes himself made a statement on Instagram, saying, "It's like a death to me that only fans can bring back to life." He also shared a link to a petition created by Newsome to help reinstate him as the voice of Beast Boy in Teen Titans Go!.
Warner Bros., the producers of Teen Titans Go!, and Cipes himself have not yet responded to requests for comment. This story will be updated if and when more information becomes available.
It's important to note that Cipes has voiced Beast Boy in various animated DC projects, including Teen Titans, Young Justice, DC Super Hero Girls, Ben 10, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Ultimate Spider-Man. His departure from Teen Titans Go! has left fans and fellow actors in shock, and the future of the series remains uncertain.
In other news, io9, a platform that provides updates on upcoming releases for Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, the DC Universe on film and TV, and the future of Doctor Who, has not reported on this matter.
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