Seth Green Talks Robot Chicken’s 20th Anniversary and Upcoming Special


Since its debut in 2005, the Adult Swim series “Robot Chicken,” created by Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, has garnered a significant fanbase who appreciate its distinctive humor. Unlike traditional comedy shows, it boasts an unconventional aesthetic, using stop-motion and claymation with action figures to depict characters. Known for its biting pop culture parody, the show frequently ventures into dark and peculiar territories. The diverse voice cast, which occasionally includes celebrity appearances playing unusual renditions of themselves, further fuels the chaos. Though a new season hasn’t been released since 2022, a 30-minute special is scheduled for 2025 to commemorate the show’s 20th anniversary.

Since it’s Robot Chicken we’re talking about, you can expect this anniversary special won’t follow the usual formula; Seth Green recently spoke with ComicBook about the unique comedic style of the show.

The upcoming episode for this year will feature a dedicated half-hour special on Discovery Channel, as suggested by our show’s co-creator. This special will delve into the realm of reality TV, but it will also critically examine how reality shows have become a problematic trend in entertainment at large. Reality television has spawned various concepts and philosophies that have seeped into our culture in unpleasant manners.

It’s unfortunate for fans, but this special doesn’t signal a new full season for Robot Chicken. Instead, Green has confirmed that the show will primarily continue in the form of occasional themed episodes.

Even though the series had a unique genre and offbeat comedy style, it’s quite unexpected that it managed to last for so long and garner such a dedicated fanbase. Green himself expressed shock when asked about the longevity of Robot Chicken, admitting, “I was already established in entertainment for 20 years before I began creating Robot Chicken. It wasn’t my intention to become a significant producer; I still enjoy acting. However, by the time we were working on our second season, it became clear that this was what we were doing. It felt like a side project at first, but it was evident that we had an audience and something important to express.

At first glance, “Robot Chicken” may appear quite comparable to other sketch shows such as Saturday Night Live, especially considering their shared use of celebrity appearances. However, a quick peek into any of its sketches reveals an entirely unique comedic style that sets it apart from any other comedy sketch series.

As a passionate cinephile, I’d express it like this: “We’re not the type of series that relies on big names for shock value. Instead, we’ve invited numerous talented individuals to join in the creative journey of our show. What makes ‘Robot Chicken’ appealing to me as an actor is the freedom it offers – your voice can soar beyond bounds, limited only by your talent and creativity. However, physically, there’s a limit to what you can do. I love providing this platform for fellow actors, encouraging them to dive in and experiment fearlessly!

Right now, all seasons of “Robot Chicken” can be streamed on Max, and a special 20th anniversary episode is set to debut this coming summer.

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2025-02-28 23:13