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Fox renews Family Guy and Bob's Burgers

From Digital Spy

Great news for fans of Family Guy and Bob's Burgers – both shows have been renewed for another two seasons by Fox.

Family Guy will now get seasons 19 and 20 from the renewal and Bob's Burgers will get a 12th and 13th season, according to Deadline.

"Family Guy and Bob's Burgers are key pillars of our network's success. By taking the genre to new heights and driving pop culture in meaningful ways, they've laid the foundation for making Animation Domination one of the most powerful program blocks in all of television," said Fox's Michael Thorn.

Photo credit: FOX
Photo credit: FOX

"Both of these two-season renewals affirm once again our commitment to animation and empower us to continue in our build as the leader in the space with distinct and fresh new comedies."

Family Guy recently recast the role of Cleveland Brown after the show was accused of whitewashing.

Mike Henry had voiced the character since Family Guy first premiered in 1999, but the role has now been handed over to YouTube star Arif Zahir, who shot to internet fame with his impressions of the character.

Photo credit: Fox - Getty Images
Photo credit: Fox - Getty Images

"Arif's vocal talent is obvious, but his understanding of Cleveland and his respect for the character give me confidence that he is in the right hands,” Henry said of the casting (via Variety).

"I look forward to getting to know Arif and working with him to make sure Cleveland stays every bit as awesome as he has always been."

Family Guy and Bob's Burgers both premiere new seasons on Fox tonight in the US (Sunday, September 27).


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