Keith David & Blake Roman On Connecting To Hazbin Hotel Through Music

Hazbin Hotel stars Keith David and Blake Roman discuss their character arcs, the impressive music, and what drew them to the adult animated show.
The first four episodes of Hazbin Hotel will premiere on Prime Video January 19, followed by two episodes releasing on a weekly basis until February 2. Read our full article and interview here: screenrant.com/hazbin-hotel-k...
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[@rubyy.7374]

I’m happy Keith acknowledged the OG crude adult indie animated media. 😂

[@mareeabee8293]

YESSSSS I was so happy to see him shout out Fritz the Cat!!

[@balgus82]

Though odd that he mentioned Cool World as something he grew up with when that came out in the 90s. He would've been in his mid 30s lol.

[@proudtobeme1ashkente]

@@balgus82 He's almost 70. At that age, even a 30-year-old is a kid and in the middle of growing. Though I understand what you mean, usually the term growing up is assigned to children, not adults.

[@Among13504]

@@mareeabee8293 I LOVE FRITZ THE CAT!!! IM THE NUMBER ONE FRITZER

[@theoutcast9215]

@@balgus82 My dad always says he grew up with Spongebob and stuff, but he was already in his late twenties when that stuff happened (he was born in 1975, Spongebob came out in 1999, and three years before I was born). So I guess it's just something people say when referring to the past lol. I'd probably still say "I grew up with" things when referring to my twenties too. Because in my mind, I still feel like a kid, and this stuff is still impacting me as I grow. Lol.

[@Weegee-Guy]

Pilot husk: i don’t give a shit about anything or anyone Series husk: Angel stop lying to your self!

[@MasterHall117]

I can see through your BULLSHIT His pronunciation of BS is just priceless, almost like he’s imitating Sgt Johnson from Halo

[@luckywonderer4068]

Husk is so perfectly casted, even if I loved the old voice, I love the new one so much and with angel it's the same

[@DesignerShark44]

All the new VAs are better with the exception of Alastor and Pentious

[@krounos1]

​@@DesignerShark44 Pentious and Alastor are two of the ones who sound so similar it's nitpicking to care.

[@warweasel2832]

@@DesignerShark44 Having Will Stamper in a legit show would've been cool, but I think it's alright overall.

[@RadicalMac]

@@krounos1 Pentious's Pilot voice actor is unfortunately too hooked on meth for any projects probably LOL

[@mapleboi33]

Keith loves the phrase "you know" 😭

[@_LordLux_]

LMAO I KNOW

[@denikehi4579]

xD it's a buffer phrase, ya kno~

[@redsaibou7165]

Honestly I love the new va’s, Keith gave Husk an even more mature aura, he maked him go from just a gambler alcoholic to that but in a more complex way, like now I actually feel that Husk is gonna be an important character, and Blake’s job as Angel has been so far my favorite bcuz you don’t feel like they have changed the va, you feel like is the same amazing(and gorgeous😍) character of the pilot in a way that it’s so satisfying and so well done that you don’t notice, also the singing voice was fabulous, I could feel Angel’s emotions in such a palpable way that I immediately sympathize, such a wonderful work IM SO EXCITED!!!😭🫶🏽

[@jadeviper1290]

I'm sorry, but Angel's new VA is by FAR the most dramatic change aside from Husk's. Michael Kovach just had such a unique and unmistakable accent and delivery for the performance. Not saying Blake Roman did it worse, it's just the most different from the pilot. Husk was definitely an upgrade from the pilot VA, I mean it's fuckin Keith David after all, but Angel is more of a lateral shift.

[@redsaibou7165]

@@jadeviper1290 I agree, but I didn’t mean it like that, I meant that even though their voices are real different, their vibe is the same, like for me they both work really well as Angel, that’s why it wasn’t so difficult for me to get used to Blake as the new va

[@jadeviper1290]

@@redsaibou7165 I agree as well, all the new VA's have really kept the original spirit of the character while dynamically fleshing out their personality.

[@mrrd4444]

Keith David referencing the Cool World and Fritz The Cat cartoons is so real, Hazbin has the spirit of that with a modern spin and a look unique to its creator and world.

[@lucimitchell7273]

I can picture R crumb liking the show 😊

[@shimerrill967]

i love when actors get attached to a character and over time it becomes their alter ego Good example is Kane Hodder with Jason Voorhees

[@Superrradical42]

I feel like Angel might have been any age when he died, but he was young mentally no matter what, and I think Blake Roman is perfect for it. His performance for the first 4 episodes really shows he respects the show, and embodies the character. When he let Angel’s real human voice break through for a second during Poison, I broke.

[@kamaraostos1765]

He was young he died in his 30s in canon

[@deannawagstaff3356]

He was round 29 or 30

[@mariannebrandon8891]

Are there voice actor award shows cause if so Blake definitely deserves a nomination cause that performance in Masquerade was everything

[@jamesonholbrook3969]

I will never be upset seeing or hearing Keith friggin David what a LEGEND and he’s in this show which to me makes it a winner

[@hanspotterman4875]

I can’t say his name with out sounding all giddy and saying “Keith mutha fucking David!”

[@robertgronewold3326]

Loved him ever since he was Goliath on Gargoyles. Such a legend.

[@VivaLaDnDLogs]

Never realized how much I needed Keith David as a crooner who sings like a sailor swears.

[@Quartermaster1463]

INSANE keith david is voicing Husker. So fucking cool

[@stancinatti8198]

I love Keith David they literally couldn’t have gotten anybody else

[@issa5806]

You both are such amazing voices for your characters! Husk and Angel are my absolute favorites ever since the pilot. I cannot wait for the release and for more! You both are so talented and your acting/voices are so fucking amazing 🥳🤩🥹

[@erzeca]

I LOVE UR PFP

[@pissapocalypse]

I looooove both of their voices. I love Angels accent, and Husks voice feels like a deep pool of comfort

[@hanyoukimura]

Kieth David is the perfect casting for Husk. It was great to see him and Angel open up, connect, and become friends. Loser, Baby is my favorite song or of all of the excellent songs. Can't wait for season 2!

[@user-jh4lx4mi3c]

it's great they got Keith David as Husk in the main voice cast

[@mrrd4444]

I love love love Keith David so much, it's great to see him having fun. AND we get a banger song from him.

[@CandieCorn603]

The best duo in the show hands down

[@danivee8572]

They play a great pair of begruding besties! Music, acting, and banter are absolutely incredible and they really make Husk and Angel shine

[@KatsIsWeird24]

Will husk was made for Angel, viv’s lil sister made husk to be with Angel that’s why viv changed his design cuz she said it looked too obvious they end up together

[@IsItSarah..]

i am obsessed with this show and angel is by FAR my favorite character i feel so emotionally connected with him he’s just amazing

[@prince_xavier]

Ion know why someone of yall hating on the new voice actors🧑🏾‍🦲

[@rainclouds3677]

People got too used to the pilot voice actors and grew to love and enjoy them because of the lack of content. The streams thr voice actors participated in also made people enjoy the actors more which only grew their fondness. However once the show came out and the voice actors got replaced, people hate it because it’s not the voices THEY knew and grew to love over the years. People hate change, change is scary, they can either sit and make their peace with it or others will lash out because of it

[@ashgreninja-flurriko2173]

Hell, I say the new voice actors give more life into the show. These new ones could eventually give off the feeling that they all care for one another. Also, I say Poison was better than Addict just for the fact that you can actually hear Blake Roman's voice clearly when he's singing while Addict had that autotune bullshit

[@stripes7214]

He called Angel a spider demon.

[@Seek99_06]

​@@stripes7214 is he not? He's a sinner sure, but he is a jumping spider.

[@Gremlin_Boi_]

He literally is tho shut up ​@@stripes7214

[@Gremlin_Boi_]

HuskerDust is my favorite ship, i love Keith David, nd Blake as Angel is superb. Alastor and Angel are my favorite characters ❤

[@KatsIsWeird24]

The fact that husk is a older guy and Angel a younger one is so amazing also the fact that husk was made for Angel is so great, viv’s lil sister made husker to be with Angel btw

[@fridadowney561]

Wait really?

[@Meamery]

@@fridadowney561 yea apparently she changed his design because it was too obvious they were gonna get together

[@achiblitz_]

I thought her brother was the one who made husk

[@NosebleeddeGroselha]

I'm doing some stressful boring chores and decided to look up some interviews by Keith, best decision I've ever made, this man's voice can soothe a storm T-T

[@povertymidas]

Both are talents and the duet was amazing!

[@alluvermin]

Keith David shouting out Ralph Bakshi's works and comparing them to Hazbin made my day.

[@futureandevolution8315]

1 day until the show releases im too excited for this 😃

[@nikcastle6943]

Funny thing, I found out about this show in VR Chat. I went into a random room, by chance, and saw this playing on the tv. It was like it was meant to be. I don’t think I would’ve watched it anytime sooner coz I never saw it as a recommendation on my Amazon Prime Video.

[@wildcollies]

THE HAZBIN POSTER IN BLAKE'S ROOM😭

[@derianardor]

The fact so many amazing talents fully embraced the project is a very telling thing

[@onyxshellhole7808]

I 🩷 blake and Keith

[@SmileyFr-wn]

Keith: literally always sounds like husk Blake: sounds like angel after 3 beers and a 2nd dose of puberty

[@Ray_TheRatt]

I cant make up my mind on who's my favorite voice for Husk😭 I honestly cant choose lol, Its been over 2 years and Husk has stayed my favorite character ever since I found Hazbin ^^

[@blackwingrose]

I just adore how Husk is the F-bomb king and Keith David says 'funk' instead. He is so adorable.

[@evRorii]

Keith David is honestly one of my favorite actors. I loved him in Call of Duty as Sgt Foley, Arbiter in Halo, I'm excited to hear him as Zavalla in Destiny 2, (Rest in piece Lance Redick, I'm still sad and crying over his passing tbh with you all). He's pretty damn awesome as husk, and I loved him in Princess and The Frog and so many more films and such he's been apart of. A wonderful actor and a wonderful man.

[@Win7dev199]

Husk and arbiter sound the same it's like the same guy

[@evRorii]

@@Win7dev199 Wow that's crazy 🤯

[@tokyodeathghoul2313]

Its always nice to see Keith David in something. I wonder if he was ever able to help LinkedIn figure out why nobody is using them....

[@alexbryda]

BLAKE, yo i didn't think I'd like anyone more than Kovach for Angel but he absolutely SLAYED IT😈 HE GETS THE CHARACTER THATS ALL I WANTED❤❤❤❤ BEAUTIFUL ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL

[@AdriftInTheWatersGorge]

I still dont but I wont shit on his performance it was really good, If I miss Kovach's take on Angel at least I'll have DJ with those sick fansongs

[@janaesanders7582]

Y’all are sooo talented love both of yall

[@Stolasupremecy]

2:06 All the characters have issues 😂 I think angels have just been fleshed out the most.

[@dman5185]

I like the show so far, I just finished episode 4 and can’t wait for more

[@ghassenmraihi-kf8pf]

HUSKERDUST MOMENT YAY!!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@hailrengaming4703]

Already watched all the episodes and can't wait to see more!

[@Victorio667553]

The fact that Keith David voices Spawn - the OG demon badass - powerful, but broken and enslaved - and that Husk is also a demon ex-Overlord who also turns broken and enslaved - like - who better to cast!

[@AdmiralStoicRum]

The itsy bitsy spider went up the water spout, down came the reign and washed the spider out, up cane the sun and dried up all the reign, and the itsy bitsy spider went up the spout again. Metaphorical.

[@driceproductions5304]

Keith David cursesing is poettry

[@BoReads]

Wow, this is great.

[@imightbeweasel2014]

Keith David, would you do a cameo as Spawn if they let you?

[@Cauldron6]

Love this show and these two are favsss

[@braxtonsmith3726]

Can’t believe The Arbiter is in Hazbin Hotel, I knew I recognized that voice

[@deannawagstaff3356]

Blake was perfect choice to play angel dust

[@dbroadna]

Happy Birthday

[@amanofnoreputation2164]

I think the most flawless casting has to be Alex Brightman as Adam. All the other characters are exceptional well cast, but that guy is just 1:1.

[@Rapunzle96]

I love angelllll lol and their character interactions are so cuteeee

[@d4rkshadow826]

Haunt Muskie is the one that hits me so hard in the feels

[@anthonytran8850]

I liked husk and his VA Awsome to see this

[@draculaura999]

I like Keith david omgggg

[@joeywilczak1468]

I really dont get why people dont like the new voices

[@quartzninja]

Speaking as someone who loves the new VAs just as much as the old, I think it's just kinda sad to see the project move on without the people that made it successful enough to get where it is in the first place.

[@disingenuousdencemtherfcke227]

“Let me show you how to scratch it”

[@JosefumiKujowithKiraYoshikage]

Epic 😼 I can't Wait 😼😼😼❤️❤️❤️

[@Indie973]

You’d think Amir talking would be forcing Keith

[@doozycano]

i love keith david i cant unhear "RAMIREZ PROTECT THE BURGER TOWN"

[@2222nova3]

Husker makes me think a bit of goliath with not just the voice but how he acts

[@Vaggie2014]

At times i do miss the pilot voices , but we know that it was what the show could have been . Once the series did drop its brilliant. The character seem to be more live more realistic and grow in their own way . Especially Husk and Angel Dust Husk was an alcohol loner and Angel Dust was just looking out for himself . Now the two have changed definitely for the better ❤

[@tylercox2875]

He did say he's got friends on the other side once haha

[@emilyhackett2810]

Blake Roman and Keith David make Blath Davan or something. I'll work on that ship name. Anyway, Angel Dust and Husk make HuskerDust

[@ghassenmraihi-kf8pf]

No it should be Blake david or smth

[@harshypopcorn]

Is that the arbiter?

[@EdwardSanchezProductions]

Keith David is the best

[@christianplacek5451]

SPAAAAAAAAAWN

[@rndmpinkiepie64]

I love Keith so, so much but it's kinda weird to me they're the ones being interviewed? It makes sense but I'd like to know more about how they were brought onto the cast, if they saw the original pilot and so on? Then again, this *is* Screen Rant and we know how their content works

[@jakemaxgross]

Man I didn’t think Anderson would become a voice actor.

[@user-es9qp7gd1l]

My friends who watch Hazbin say that when I die, I am going to Hell and becoming the next Angel Dust. 😭😭

[@mariannebrandon8891]

Just don’t sign your soul away

[@user-es9qp7gd1l]

@@mariannebrandon8891 real

[@marcellemccalla6325]

Props to shouting out Fritz the cat. 😂That movie was so messed up

[@Mei_mcz]

1:28 Funk the dump Bring it back to reality

[@indoraptor12345]

Wow. Keith David got old.