RICK AND MORTY Will Fulfil 70-Episode Order From Adult Swim Despite Ongoing Justin Roiland Controversies

Earlier this week, an exposé shed new light on Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland's alleged misconduct, with a number of insiders making it clear his involvement with the Adult Swim series has been minimal at best for several years.

Having had little in the way of creative input, the show will only really lose his voice, though there's no denying that the void he leaves will be significant. Along with voicing Rick and Morty, Roiland plays a number of fan-favourite supporting characters in the series, and many fans are now worried about what his ousting means for the show's future. 

While it's previously been reported that Rick and Morty will continue with Roiland's roles recast, The Wrap (via SFFGazette.com) has confirmed the show will fulfil its 70-episode order despite Adult Swim very publicly cutting ties with the co-creator. Considering the fact there are still 40 episodes left to produce in that deal, we're sure you'll all be happy to learn the series is here to stay. 

In fact, based on what we've heard about the way Roiland disrupted his fellow creatives behind the scenes - including bringing an adult film star to work - Rick and Morty is likely to benefit greatly from his continued absence. 

The trade reiterates that his roles will be recast, though there's currently no word on who will be faced with the challenge of filling his shoes. There are a number of surprisingly great impersonators on social media, but there's every chance co-creator Dan Harmon will decide to take the title duo down a slightly different route. 

Work is continuing on the show's seventh season, anyway, and Scott Marder is expected to remain showrunner. Roiland and Harmon served in that capacity for the first two years before their falling out, while Mike McMahan then took over for the third and fourth seasons. 

There's no official word on when Rick and Morty will return, though we do anticipate it being sometime in 2023.