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Across the Multiverse

DAN HARMON AND JUSTIN Roiland’s show about a grandfather and grandson who go on interdimensional adventures together has exceeded all expectations since it launched in 2013. What started as an animated cult hit, has developed into an international sensation, with the characters of Rick and Morty crossing over into mainstream media in various guises.

Season six of Rick and Morty launches on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim on September 4, returning after what the creators admit was a rough season five.

Ahead of the season premiere, Harmon and Roiland, along with producer Scott Marder and voice actors Sarah Chalke, Chris Parnell and Spencer Grammer, spoke to Newsweek about the loss they suffered during the last season, how Harmon is keeping cool to avoid behind-the-scenes blowups and why the Rick and Morty movie will happen.

“I think season six is better than season five, to talk

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