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#’Family Guy’ Reveals YouTube Star Arif Zahir as New Voice of Cleveland

#’Family Guy’ Reveals YouTube Star Arif Zahir as New Voice of Cleveland

Family Guy is making way for a new Cleveland as the series unveiled which voice actor will fill the fan favorite role.

Earlier this year original Cleveland actor Mike Henry stepped down from the role following backlash over white actors voicing Black characters. The Fox series will kick off its 18th season this Sunday, September 27 just days after it was revealed that the Seth MacFarlane-created comedy had been renewed for Seasons 19 and 20 at the network.

The actor taking over is Arif Zahir who is known for doing impressions of different characters on his YouTube channel where he has over 6 million subscribers. Following the show’s unveiling of Zahir’s role, the actor released a statement via Twitter.

“Firstly, I’m eternally grateful to have received this once in a lifetime opportunity,” Zahir said. “When I heard that Mike Henry was stepping down from the role of Cleveland Brown – my favorite cartoon character of all time – I was shocked and saddened, assuming we’d never see him again.”

“To Mike Henry, Rich Appel, Alec Sulkin and Seth MacFarlane, thank you for this incredible gift,” Zahir continued. “And to the millions of fans who love this show, I promise not to let you down.”

If you’re concerned about whether or not Zahir’s able to imitate Cleveland’s iconic voice, look no further than his YouTube videos where he repeatedly puts on the character’s voice. And for fans of Henry, have no fear as the talented voice performer will continue to play a role in Family Guy as recurring characters such as Herbert the Pervert, Bruce the Performance Artist and more.

Stay tuned for Zahir’s takeover of the role and don’t miss Family Guy‘s Season 18 premiere on Fox.

Family Guy, Season 18, Premieres, Sunday, September 27, 9:30/8:30c, Fox

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