The Post-Adult Swim Era: What Are Justin Roiland's Other Shows And Current Projects In 2025?
The landscape of adult animation underwent a seismic shift in early 2023, and as of late 2024 and into 2025, the dust has settled on the career of co-creator Justin Roiland. Once the undisputed voice of two of the biggest animated comedies on television, *Rick and Morty* and *Solar Opposites*, Roiland’s professional ties to these shows were severed, leading to immediate recasting and a dramatic pivot in his creative direction. The crucial question for fans is: what happened to his ‘other shows,’ and where is his creative energy focused now that his most famous characters are voiced by others?
The answer is that while he was dropped from major television projects, his work has not stopped. His focus has shifted almost entirely away from traditional broadcast animation and toward a different, yet equally popular, medium: video games. This article provides a comprehensive, up-to-the-minute look at the status of his former shows and the new projects that define his career in 2025.
Mark Justin Roiland: A Brief Biography and Notable Works
Mark Justin Roiland, born February 21, 1980, is an American voice actor, animator, writer, and producer known for his distinct, improvisational style and high-energy performances. His career is marked by a blend of absurdist humor, science fiction, and irreverent comedy. His work began in the early 2000s on platforms like Channel 101, leading to a prolific career in animation.
Key Biographical and Career Entities:
- Born: February 21, 1980 (Stockton, California)
- Occupation: Voice Actor, Animator, Writer, Producer, Director
- Production Company: Solo Vanity Card Productions! (Launched 2013)
- Video Game Studio: Squanch Games (Co-founded 2016)
Selected Filmography and Voice Acting Roles
Roiland has lent his voice and creative input to a wide range of popular and cult-favorite animated series and video games. This list highlights his most prominent roles and creative credits, which serve as a foundation for his topical authority in adult comedy.
- Rick and Morty (2013–2022): Co-creator, Executive Producer, Writer, and the original voice of protagonists Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith.
- Solar Opposites (2020–2023): Co-creator, Executive Producer, and the original voice of Korvo.
- Koala Man (2023): Executive Producer and voice actor (dropped prior to release).
- Adventure Time (2011–2016): Voice of the fan-favorite character, the Earl of Lemongrab.
- Gravity Falls (2012–2016): Voice of Blendin Blandin.
- Fish Hooks (2010–2014): Voice of Oscar.
- High on Life (2022): Director, Writer, and the voice of the bounty hunter pistol, Kenny.
- Trover Saves the Universe (2019): Director, Writer, and the voice of Trover.
- The Sarah Silverman Program (2007–2010): Writer.
- Acceptable TV (2007): Various roles, including writer and voice actor.
The Status of His 'Other Shows': Solar Opposites and Koala Man
When discussing Justin Roiland’s "other shows," attention immediately turns to the series he co-created or was heavily involved in outside of *Rick and Morty*. Following his dismissal from Adult Swim in January 2023, Hulu, the home of his other major projects, quickly followed suit, leading to the recasting of his key characters and his removal as a creative producer.
Solar Opposites: A Successful Recasting
The Hulu animated series *Solar Opposites*, which Roiland co-created with Mike McMahan, focuses on a family of aliens from a better world who must take refuge in middle America. Roiland voiced the lead alien, Korvo, a character known for his cynical and highly critical view of Earth.
The show faced its first major hurdle with Roiland’s departure. However, the creative team handled the recasting with a meta-narrative twist that was both surprising and effective. In the premiere of Season 4, which aired in late 2023, Korvo’s voice dramatically changes, a phenomenon explained within the show as a physical side effect of a damaged "voice-modulating" dart.
The new voice of Korvo is now provided by actor Dan Stevens, known for his work on *Downton Abbey* and *Legion*. The show has continued successfully without Roiland’s direct creative input, proving that the series' core concept and ensemble cast, including characters like Terry, Yumyulack, and Jesse, could carry the narrative.
The Koala Man Connection
Roiland was also an executive producer and voice actor on the Hulu animated series *Koala Man*, which premiered in early 2023. The show, created by Michael Cusack, follows a suburban dad who lives a not-so-secret double life as a superhero. Roiland was dropped from his role on *Koala Man* at the same time as his departure from *Solar Opposites*, effectively removing his involvement from all his major television projects.
The New Creative Frontier: Squanch Games and High on Life 2
With the door to his television animation work largely closed, Roiland’s primary focus has shifted to his video game company, Squanch Games, which he co-founded in 2016. This pivot has solidified his presence in the interactive entertainment space, leveraging his signature improvisational comedy and sci-fi aesthetic.
The Success of High on Life
The crown jewel of Squanch Games is the first-person shooter *High on Life*, which was released in December 2022. The game was a massive commercial success, known for its bizarre, talking weaponry (including Kenny, voiced by Roiland) and its characteristic Roiland-esque humor. The game's success proved that his unique brand of comedy had a massive, dedicated audience in the gaming world.
What's Next: High on Life 2
As of 2025, the most significant update regarding Roiland’s creative future is the development of a sequel. While official details are still emerging, the company’s own promotional materials and industry reports have pointed to the forthcoming release of High on Life 2. This sequel represents the clearest path forward for Roiland’s creative output, allowing him to maintain his voice, vision, and directorial control over a major entertainment franchise.
The focus on *High on Life 2* and the continued promotion of the original game—including its November 2024 launch on PlayStation Plus—demonstrates that Squanch Games is now the central hub of his professional life. This venture allows him to bypass the traditional network gatekeepers who have distanced themselves from his television work, offering a direct line to his fanbase.
The Future of Roiland's Creative Voice in 2025 and Beyond
The narrative surrounding Justin Roiland has fundamentally changed. The era of him voicing multiple iconic animated characters simultaneously is over. The "other shows" he co-created, like *Solar Opposites* and *Koala Man*, are continuing their runs with new creative teams and voice actors, marking a definitive separation.
Instead of seeking new opportunities in television animation, the current trajectory points to a full embrace of video game development. His role is evolving from a voice actor and showrunner to a creative director and studio head. The success of *High on Life* gives him the financial and creative leverage to build a new portfolio of projects entirely within the gaming sphere.
For fans curious about where to find his unique, chaotic, and often improvised comedic style, the answer is no longer Adult Swim or Hulu, but rather Squanch Games. The anticipation for *High on Life 2* is the new measuring stick for his creative relevance in the industry, solidifying video games as his dominant medium in the post-television phase of his career.
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