Adult Swim has officially set a debut date for Season 7 of the award-winning adult animated sci-fi comedy Rick and Morty.
The new season, which has been billed as Rick Prime vs Rick, will premiere on October 15 at 11PM est/pst.
The renowned animated sitcom is currently mired in a controversy over the dismissal of co-creator Justin Roiland. Roiland was fired from Cartoon Network and Adult Swim after being accused of domestic violence, but the accusations were recently withdrawn when prosecutors determined there wasn't enough evidence to bring a prosecution.
Roiland has a ton of vocal, online supporters who want him to be returned to his previous position, but the scandal surrounding the domestic abuse allegations opened the door to a deluge of ugly claims against Roiland, many of which were centered on professional wrongdoings in the workplace.
A certain segment of the Rick and Morty fanbase believes he is merely a victim of cancel culture and bandwagoners who want to pile on a famous person's downfall .
Nevertheless, the show is moving forward without Roiland, who also voiced the show's main characters. It was announced that sound-alikes will replace Roiland however, their identity has not been disclosed at this time.
Season 7 will be the first Rick and Morty season that doesn't involve Roiland in any capacity and the creative team has previously stated that they're eager to show fans of the show that they can deliver something that not only matches but exceeds previous seasons.
In a press release, Adult Swim President Michael Ouweleen stated, "It’s happening thanks to the talent of the entire show team, we can all enjoy 10 new episodes that yet again raise the bar for comedy and animation. This season proves that the geniuses at work on Rick and Morty are just getting started."
Hulu also dropped Roiland from Solar Opposites, another show he co-created.
Rick and Morty is the Emmy award-winning half-hour animated hit comedy series on Adult Swim that follows a sociopathic genius scientist who drags his inherently timid grandson on insanely dangerous adventures across the universe.