Though Hollywood trade papers claim Azaria has signed for The Birdcage 2, he's still being cagey. I hear the rumors but I haven't seen any contracts. Next to The Birdcage and his recurring role as Murray the dog walker on Hunt's Mad About You, Azaria is best known as more than half the periferal voices on The Simpsons including Moe the bartender and Apu the convenience store clerk. Knowing the creators of The Simpsons, they'll find a way before the year is over to have Godzilla make a guest appearance on our show. This is another well-guarded secret with Azaria.
Vocal talent is traditionally underpaid in our business.
Robin Williams made that clear with Aladdin. By asking for a raise, we were just trying to make things a little more equitable. Azaria says the new Simpsons contract is for three more seasons but explains. We'll be working year by year. We know we're doing this season but beyond that we don't know what's happening.