The Stars of ‘Rick and Morty’ on What It’s Like Voicing the Iconic Characters

Rick and Morty is about to kick off its eighth season, but it’s only season two for the voices behind the main characters. Ian Cardoni (Rick) and Harry Belden (Morty) joined the show ahead of season seven, coming aboard after Justin Roiland’s departure. Fans were delighted to realize the switch sounded nearly seamless—and now, Cardoni and Belden can relax a bit having settled into the roles. Or can they? “I would say that the nerves never go away as long as you care,” Cardoni told io9 at a recent Rick and Morty press day. “We’ll always be our own toughest critic to make sure that we’re delivering on the material that we’re given. But I will say that season eight provided us with so many opportunities to explore the range of these characters.” No spoilers, but Cardoni is looking forward to fans hearing his work on the upcoming season. “I was thrilled to read all the different iterations of Rick, and Rick’s emotional journey, and the growth that is not linear by any means for Rick, and ... Read full article.